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Tag: Poppy

Queen Poshyposh (Jn 13) + Remembrance

October 31, 2022

With Remembrance Day coming up soon, here is a reminder of some of the resources available for adults and for children. Plus your lectionary resources and a fun video about servanthood. What does it mean ‘to be like the angels, in Luke 20? Ian Paul Remembrance Resources Resources for Remembrance Day from The Reflectionary (here!) … More Queen Poshyposh (Jn 13) + Remembrance

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Psalm 100 , Philippians 4

October 10, 2022

My apologies, boys and girls. I have been ill this week and my head’s still a bit woozy. (Don’t worry, this post is entirely virus free.) So please see this post for all your lovely Harvest stuff, and this post or this post for Remembrance resources. Your liturgy based on the beautiful Ps 100 and … More Psalm 100 , Philippians 4

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Poppies for Remembrance

November 8, 2021

Here are some lovely ways to use poppies for your Remembrance Day Service, or for Messy Church or a school assembly, plus links to other resources. Links first: Here is a service outline from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (from which the Bible verses below are taken). Here is a huge round up of … More Poppies for Remembrance

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Californian Poppies- Look, See, Pray

May 6, 2020

Most of us probably have less heady ambitions. We won’t win “Best of Show” or Gold Medals at Chelsea.  But if you put enough tough little poppies in place, we really will make an impact. Maybe I’ll settle for being a poppy… Lord, if you give me some poppies I’ll turn a wasteland orange… … More Californian Poppies- Look, See, Pray

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Resources for Remembrance Sunday

October 28, 2019

This creative mediation and liturgy for Remembrance Sunday guides us through confession, forgiveness and resolution as we consider the colours of a poppy. Suitable for all ages, not just children! … More Resources for Remembrance Sunday

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The Colours of a Poppy – Craft, Meditation and Prayers for Remembrance Sunday

October 7, 2019

This creative mediation and liturgy for Remembrance Sunday guides us through confession, forgiveness and resolution as we consider the colours of a poppy. Suitable for all ages, not just children! … More The Colours of a Poppy – Craft, Meditation and Prayers for Remembrance Sunday

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Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship

September 30, 2018

Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship.
How to make a free-standing wire cross, and simple flowers to place on it, with reflections. … More Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship

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Amos 5:18-24 – A Meditation for Remembrance Day

October 30, 2017

Name aloud victims of sin that comes from darkness – those killed or injured in wars and acts of terror; those who mourn them; victims of racial aggression; refugees …  dip your fingers in the red water and let it drip onto the paper around the black mark. … More Amos 5:18-24 – A Meditation for Remembrance Day

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Family Advent Devotions

Imaginative daily readings and prayers for adults and children with relaxing colouring, crafts and music.

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God Is With Us – Everywhere!

A Rhyming Nativity Play

Suitable for in-person or virtual performance by video.
Snappy and sassy, modern and meaningful.
Amazon’s #1 best-seller 2020.

 

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Christmas Gone Worng!

An All-Age Nativity Play

This light-hearted Nativity play tells the traditional Christmas story, but everything goes a bit worng. There is a stroppy Mary, a confused wise man and an angel who … well, you’ll have to read the script to find out.

 

 

 

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Away in a Suitcase

A (Twenty) First Century Nativity

A funny, festive yet poignant re-telling of the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph’s hotel room has been double-booked by three visiting foreigners. There are no travel cots left, so they use a suitcase as their baby’s first bed. With a charming transformation to a traditional crib at the end, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

 

 

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I Saw Three Skits Come Sailing In

A Trio of Modern Nativity Plays

All three scripts in one book:

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Lent Devotions

This Lent, discover the Bible as one Big Story of God and God’s people, from the very beginning of everything to the wonder of Easter morning. Daily readings, reflections and prayers.

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Broken Bits & Weirdness

… but God still loves us.
Brand new Lent devotions.
Creative intergenerational resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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14 New Dramas

Your Christmas is sorted right here! A pop-up Nativity, memorable Christingle, Advent drama and more!
Plus Jonah on his way to Wales, Corby the Crow and Abraham with his Sat-Nav.

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And 12 More in Book 1

Meet Elijah and the Ravens, plus Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat. For  Christmas we have NaTVT 4U, plus Bold, Frankenstein and Mmm-errr. 30 Pieces of Chocolate for Easter fun and the poignant monologue A Bad Friday, plus loads more.

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So You’ve Finished Writing. Now What?

Whether you write books, articles, poems or self-help guides to frog wrestling, this books guides you with humour and helpful insight through the maze of the editing process and out into the wonderful world of publishing.

So what are you waiting for, the credits?

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