Click here to see Matt’s video for Monday 4th May as we start week 4 of our journey with Jesus.
Bible Readings for Monday 4th May
Acts 11: 1-18
Psalm 42: 1-2 and 43: 1-4
John 10: 1-10
Live Stream for Sunday 3rd May
Click here to watch the live streamed service for Sunday 3rd May – the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Links for accompanying music and videos.
Hymns, Songs, Readings and other links for 4th Sunday of Easter –
“Risen Jesus fulfils being the Good Shepherd”:
Bible Readings:
Acts 2:42-end
1Peter 2:19-end
John 10:1-10 (text actually carries through 11-30)
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Hymns and Songs:
Hopefully, something for everyone…
Traditional:
- “The Lord’s my Shepherd” – traditional tune – Crimmond
Songs of Praise (quality of visuals not too good but great to listen to) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzs1Sggj0mk
- Vicar of Dibley version (theme tune): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAZN1oVir5A
- Stuart Townend Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4tPkX0MG0
- “To be a Pilgrim” – BBC Songs of Praise – https://youtu.be/BVIM4_gan4E
Meditation/Reflection:
Toby Davies – Liz’s Grandson’s message of Hope as Head Chorister to his Choir at St Pauls, and to us: https://youtu.be/J1hYutGD1kQ
Modern Music:
- Zach Williams – “To the Table (Live form Harding Prison)” – Rock/Country – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9N-bGVtKDc&feature=youtu.be
- Zach Williams &Dolly Parton – “There was Jesus” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37wV6D49iEY&list=PLp6HEo0cSK8IF4Vd9PsUyaXF6r9OYb6Em&index=1
- Chris Tomlin – “Shepherd Boy” (based on Story of King David) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9kJAaGmyjc&feature=youtu.be
- Most beautiful song of Hope: Praise of Israel – Merim Oti “You lift me up” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iNAELCs03U
- To celebrate the eternal life Jesus offers us: what “to dwell in the House of the Lord” might feel like – classic Chris Tomlin “God’s great Dance Floor” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQkspbsg44M
Videos:
- Sergio and Rhoda “From Jericho to Jerusalem: walking the ancient route of the Good Samaritan” – great for seeing and feeling the Wadi Qelt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Uz9gIdm68&t=755s
Books:
- “40 Days with Jesus” by Dave Smith (looks in daily detail at the Resurrection stories). Can be got from Eden or Amazon websites, or on Amazon Kindle ebook Reader
Bible Readings for Sunday 3rd May
Acts 2: 42-end
1 Peter 2: 19-end
John 10: 1-10
Iona Trip 2021
Need something to look forward to? Why not plan something special for next Summer?!
Helen Jenkins (from St Andrew’s, Congresbury) some time ago put forward the idea of going back to Iona for a pilgrimage week. We were fortunate to get a booking at Bishop’s House (the Church of Scotland Retreat House) at the end of August 2021 (once the midges have gone). About half the places are now taken but we need to decide whether to open it up to more than just people from our Churches. So why not take a look at the information and maybe think about coming along. It promises to be a very special time and you’d be very welcome. Matt.
Download the leaflet here to read all about it and there’s a place to register your interest, or just get in touch SAC-Admin@newcreationchurches.org.uk
Week 3 Day 6 Video
Click here to see Howard’s video for Saturday 2nd May.
Bible Readings for Saturday 2nd May
Acts 9: 31-42
Psalm 116: 10-15
John 6: 60-69
40 Days with Jesus – Week 3 Day 5
Click here to see Matt’s video for Friday 1st May.
Bible Readings for 1st May
Isaiah 30: 15-21
Ephesians 1: 3-10
John 14: 1-14
Cameras at the ready….
What images are giving you hope during the lockdown?
Some of you have kindly sent in Pictures of Hope that have spoken to you as we have journeyed through this time together: this a picture of a Peacock Butterfly that came to join Matt for prayers in the Prayer Garden.
If you’d like to send in any similar pictures, we would love to put a “Photo Gallery” section together on the website. All we need is a copy of the photo or picture – this can be emailed to Kirsty at kirsty.bowles@newcreationchurches.org.uk plus a little explanation as to what it is and why it gives you hope. We can then share these with one another.
