Bible Readings: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
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By Michael Card on his album, Joy in the Journey (pictured at left). This goes well with the gospel reading and with the 1 Corinthians reading.
Listening Song: Psalm 15
By Sons of Korah on their album Light of Life, Wordsong, 1999 (pictured at right).
Call to Worship:
Heaps of good ones on Thom Shuman's site (with a handy archive) at Thom Shuman in http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/
Kid's Story: The Lion and the Mouse
This is an Aesop fable and can be found almost anywhere on or off line. It goes really well with the gospel reading and the Corinthians reading.
Found in Saving the Ants by Ruth Gilmore, Augsburg, 2001, ISBN 0806640804, page 32 (pictured at left). This is based on the gospel reading,
Film Clip: The Beatitudes
This clip is found on the Work of the People site (see my links column at left).
By Tick Brereton and found in Mega Drama 2 by Verena Johnson (Ed.) Open Book, 2001, ISBN 085910916X, page 17 (pictured at left). This is a dramatic reading that looks at the Beatitudes and different approaches to what they really mean. I made this the basis of my sermon and added a couple more voices to each section who related directly to the struggles in our own community and lives and added prayers of reflection after each section as well.
Response Activity:
I gave everyone a copy of the Mega Drama (above) version of the Beatitudes and gave them a space to read them over and then underline the one that they do best in one colour and the one that they need most help with in another colour. We then prayed together and for each other.
Found in Bringing the Word To Life Together A by Andrew Collis and Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Mediacom, 2010, ISBN 9780949656911, page 38-9 (pictured at left).
Also:
Taize Service: Beatitudes
Found in Worship Feast by Taize, Abingdon Press, 2004, page 38 (pictured at left). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Drama: World WiseFound in Mega Drama 1 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book, 2001, ISBN 0859109151v1, page 9 (pictured at right). This has been written for the 1 Corinthians reading.
Found in Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey, SPCK, 2008, ISBN 9780281059751, pages 65-90 (pictured at left).
Drama: Blessed are the PoorFound in Let's Make Another Scene 3 by Verena Johnson, Open Book, 1995, ISBN 0859107620, page 41 (pictured at right). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Found in The Electric Bible by Peter Dainty, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, 2003, ISBN 1 84417 041 1, page 44 (pictured at left). This poem is based on the Micah reading.
Blessings 
Found in Messy Church 2 by Lucy Moore, The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2008, ISBN 978 1 84101 602 3, page 149 -150 (pictured at right). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Found in All Age Sketches for The Christian Year by Peter Shaw, The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2006, ISBN 10 1 984101 458 3, page 84ff (pictured at left). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Worship Activities: God Blesses Those People
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 45 (pictured at right). These are based on the Matthew reading.
Sharing Stories: The Family Framework
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 99 (pictured at right). These are based on the Matthew reading.
Discussion: Transforming Values
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 132 (pictured at right). These are based on the Matthew reading.
Confession and Assurance of Grace
By Wesley Brian Jamison and found in Before the Amen by Maren C Tirabassi and Maria I. Tirrabassi (Eds), Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, 2007, ISBN 978 0 8298 1750 8, page 55. Based on the Micah reading.
Reflection and Prayer: 
Found in Advent Readings from Iona by Brian Woodcock and Jan Sutch Pickard, Wild Goose Publications, 2005, ISBN 1901557332 (pictured at right). These are based on the 1 Corinthians reading and found under the heading: December 14th. This fits with next week also.
Found in Advent Readings from Iona by Brian Woodcock and Jan Sutch Pickard, Wild Goose Publications, 2005, ISBN 1901557332 (pictured at right). These are based on the 1 Corinthians reading and found under the heading: December 14th. This fits with next week also.
Prayer/Action: Suffering
Found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008, pages 108 and based on the 1 Corinthians reading.
Prayer/Action: Peace on Earth
Found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008,pages 112 and based on the Matthew reading.
Prayer/Action: The Lord of Misrule
Found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008,pages 120 and based on the 1 Corinthians reading.
Reading: God's Rainbow People
By Ann B Day and found in Before the Amen by Maren C Tirabassi and Maria I. Tirrabassi (Eds), Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, 2007, ISBN 978 0 8298 1750 8, page 218. Based on the Micah reading.
Sermon and Worship Suggestions: The Real Road Less Travelled
By Robert J Morgan and Joshua D Rowe in Nelson's Annual Preachers Source Book, Thomas Nelson, 2008, ISBN 1 4185 2536 7, page 228. These resources are based on the Psalm reading.
