Bible Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12
About the Images:
Upper Left and Right: This one comes from Don Silva's site, www.sundaygraphx.blogspot.com. Don's death is a sad loss to the Christian on line community.
Middle Left: This image is a free image from Imagebank - see my link column at left.
Middle Right: This is Microsoft free clipart with Biblical text.
Lower Left and Right: Free images from the Hermano Leon site - see my link column at left.
Listening Song: Wise Man
By David Robertson on his album Soul Embrace (pictured at right).
From The Mission soundtrack by Ennio Morricone (pictured at left). This makes a lovely call to worship. I just put lots of magi paintings and good clip art with it.
Kid's Story: The Story of Baboushka
This is a Russian folktale available everyone and in all sorts of publications. It reminds us not to get distracted from the call of God in our lives.
Kid's Time:
Talk about what an epiphany actually is. Use a Christmas
bon bon (cracker) as an example of an epiphany; i.e. it has an unknown surprise inside it.
Kids: The Three Wise Camels
This is another brilliant book by Andrew McDonough, Lost Sheep Resources, 2012 (pictured at right). This goes with the Matthew reading. The great thing about these books is that they only around $A5 and for a further $A10 (or instead of) you can buy on line the story in any format you need to project the pictures in church. There are also free activity sheets and for a cost activity books for both teachers and children. Visit www.lostsheep.com.au to check out all the excellent resources.Film Clip: Song of the Magi
by Anais Mitchell - a cover from my beloved Bethlehem.
Reading; Isaiah 60:1-6I used the words of the www.laughingbird.net paraphrase of this reading on a powerpoint slide show of images of light and backed them with the music of Psalmas Ode by Vangelis on his album Reprise (pictured at left).
Drama: The Gate Keeper
From Cloth for the Cradle by Wild Goose Worship Group, Wild Goose Publications, 1997, ISBN 1901557014, page 127 (pictured at right). This drama is based on the gospel story.
Poem: The Wise Man's Journey
From Cloth for the Cradle by Wild Goose Worship Group, Wild Goose Publications, 1997, ISBN 1901557014, page 125 (pictured at right).
Found in In Due Season by Herbert F Brokering, Augsburg Publishing, 1966 (pictured at left) in the Spring section under Isaiah 60:1a.
Poem: The Three Gamblers
Found in Outback Christmas by Pro Hart and Norman Habel, Lutheran Publishing House, 1990, ISBN 0859105628, page 36 (pictured at right). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Poem: Gold rush
Found in Outback Christmas by Pro Hart and Norman Habel, Lutheran Publishing House, 1990, ISBN 0859105628, page 38 (pictured at right). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Discussion:
What sort of things distract us today from following God?
What are the gifts God gives us?
What are the gifts which we can give to God?
What are the gifts we can offer to others?
By Lynda Wright in Hay and Stardust by Ruth Burgess, Wild Goose Publications, 2005, ISBN 1905010001, page 207 (pictured at left).
Response Activity:
Give everyone a cut out star. Invite people to write on the star a gift that they wish to give the Christ child. Invite people to place their star near the Christ candle.
Also:
Worship Activity: Giving to the LordBy Jim Burns and Robin Dugall in Worship Experiences, Gospel Light, 1999, ISBN, 0830724044, page 38 (pictured at left).. This is based on the gospel reading.
Meditation: The Outsiders
Found in Meditations from the Iona Community by Ian Reid, Wild Goose Publications, Trowbridge, 1998, ISBN 1901557022, page 30.
Lots of Useful Stuff: Wise Guys
MORE IMAGES
Found in Multi-Sensory Together by Ian Birkinshaw, Scripture Union,2005, ISBN 1844271641, page 32. Based on the Matthew reading.
Drama: Gift to the King
Found in Mega Drama 4 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book, 2002, ISBN 0859109186, page 101. This is based on the Matthew reading.
Brilliant Comments on the Gospel
Found in Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey, SPCK, 2008, ISBN 9780281059751, pages 48-55.
Service Outline: Jesus for the Whole World
Based on the Isaiah reading this is found in The All-Age Service Annual Volume 4, published by Scripture Union, 2010, ISBN 9781844275199, page 74 (pictured at right).
Service Outline: Gifts Galore
Based on the Matthew reading this is found in The All-Age Service Annual Volume 4, published by Scripture Union, 2010, ISBN 9781844275199, page 78 (pictured at right).
Service Starter: Royal Visit
Based on the Matthew and the Isaiah reading, this is found in The All-Age Service Annual Volume 4, published by Scripture Union, 2010, ISBN 9781844275199, page 23 (pictured at right).
Drama: The Court Of the King
Found in Mega Drama 6 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book, 2002, ISBN 0859109208, page 36 . This drama goes well with the Ephesians reading.
Notes on the reading:
Found in Messy Church 2 by Lucy Moore, The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2008, ISBN 978 1 84101 602 3, page 100. This is based on the Matthew reading.
Drama: Bearing Gifts
Found in All Age Sketches for The Christian Year by Peter Shaw, The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2006, ISBN 10 1 984101 458 3, page 36ff. This is based on the Matthew reading.
Poem: Herod's Apology
Found in Outback Christmas by Pro Hart and Norman Habel, Lutheran Publishing House, 1990, ISBN 0859105628, page 40 (pictured at right above). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Poem: The Gifts of the Gamblers
Found in Outback Christmas by Pro Hart and Norman Habel, Lutheran Publishing House, 1990, ISBN 0859105628, page 42 (pictured at right above). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Sharing Stories: Families on the Run
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 89. These are based on the Matthew reading.
Discussion Questions: The Politics of Jesus
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 126. These are based on the Matthew reading.
Opening Prayer:
By Maria I. Tirrabassi 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 31. Based on the Matthew reading.
Call to Worship:
By Maria I. Tirrabassi 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 32. Based on the Isaiah reading.
Epiphany
Found in Hay and Stardust by Ruth Burgess, Wild Goose Publications 2005, ISBN 1 905010 00 1, pages 204pp.
Reflection, Poem and Prayer:
By Ian M. Fraser and found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008,pages 84ff and based on the Matthew reading.
An All Age Celebration for Epiphany:
By Ruth Burgess and found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008,pages 90ff and based on the Matthew reading.
Reflection and Poems:
By Jan Sutch Pickard and found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008,pages 99ff and based on the Matthew reading.
Poem/Prayer: The Night Stair
By Alison Swinfen and found in Going Home Another Way by Neil Paynter, Wild Goose Publications, 2008,pages 103ff and based on the Matthew reading.
God with us whether we like it or not
Found in Welcome Mat A Resource for Opening the Bible with Children, Families and teens by Beth Barnett, Scripture Union, Victoria, 2010, pages 16 (small group resources), 96 (preschool resources), 123 (adult resources), 139 and 142 (dramas).
Based on the Matthew reading.
Brilliant Pre-Reading: Unexpected Hope
Found in The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha, Broadleaf Books, 2022, pages 129ff. Based on the gospel reading.
About the Images above:
Left: This is a microsoft free clipart image with text from the Isiaiah via www.laughingbird.net
Right: Found at http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Ronja_beam_Prostejov.jpg
About these images:
Upper Left: This image is available from Hermano Leon (see my links at left). There is a lovely collection of "king" clipart and works of art available for us all to use.
Upper Right: This is a free microsoft clipart with my text.
Middle Left,: These is a free image from Imagebank - see my links column at left
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