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A HEART FOR THE LOST

3/3/2025

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The following poem/song/chant followed a children's talk in a church service. The congregation joined the refrain in bold. It was accompanied by actions for WALK, PRAY, and LISTEN.
The Bible readings for the Service were :2 Timothy 1:1-6, Matthew 9:35-37

A Heart for the Lost
(Verse 1)
Jesus saw people, lost, lonely and weak,
He didn’t just talk, He went out to seek.
He showed them love, no matter the cost,
So He walked and prayed and listened,
Walked and prayed and listened.

(Verse 2)
Timothy learned from his mum and his grandma too,
Both strong in the faith, passed it on and it grew.
They cared and shared and soon it spread
So he walked and prayed and listened,
Timothy walked and prayed and listened.

(Verse 3)
Paul told Timothy, “Don’t be afraid,
We’ve Good News to share. It must be relayed.
They worked to impart, their purpose was clear,
So they walked and prayed and listened,
They walked and prayed and listened.

(Verse 4)
Jesus said, 'The harvest is ripe, but the workers are few',
We’re all called to serve and share what is true.
Outreach for the lost, that’s the heart of our Mission
  Now walk and pray and listen.
Come, walk, pray and listen.


(c) Don Stott , Eliab.com


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More Than a Baby

1/5/2025

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.O behold upon the infant brow,
The King of Kings, so humble now.
No golden crown, no palace grand
Just lowly straw in a manger stand.
Yet in this child all glory dwells
Our hope for all, Emmanuel!

The face of God in human frame
His many gifts for our shame
He stoops to meet our broken hearts
And from this cradle grace imparts.
O holy child, we lift our praise
Your light will shine through all our days!

So as I ponder manger's glow
The wonder deep, the truth we know.
God's love came down, no price too steep
A Gift of life, so pure, so sweet.
Forever blessed on whom we gaze
Emmanuel, we stand amazed!

(c) Don Stott Eliab.com - Christmas Eve 2024

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Advent Chant

12/23/2024

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Divide people into 4 groups. Each group has a practice with their chant and then the leader conducts bringing each group in, gradually getting louder until leader raises hands and all groups shout together- "GOD WITH US! JESUS!"
Christmas Shout
Use the same approach as the Chant above in 3 or 4 groups
1. God's Son was born on Christmas Day.
2. Peace on Earth. Peace on earth. Peace on earth.
3. Baby born at Bethlehem. Baby born at Bethlehem.
4. Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Rejoice !
Together... It's Christmas !!!

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Love's Breadth

10/8/2024

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Love’s Breadth

God’s love is so wide -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 
  it reaches and it wraps the whole world and beyond.

God’s love is so high """""""""""""""""""""                                                    
  it rises and it soars to the heights of celebration and elation!

God’s love is so deep _____________
   it drills and and it dives to the depths of discouragement,
     despair and even death
       and it binds and holds and it heals the hearts of
         the isolated; the lonely; the refugee.


You will never, ever, be parted from God’s
Wide, high, deep, deep, love!

(Don Stott – Eliab.com)

 “Reach out and experience the breadth!
Test its length!
Plumb its depth!
Rise to its heights!
Live full lives full in the fullness of God.”
(Ephesians 3:14-20, The Message)

 

 
 
 
 
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Holy Hallelujah!

10/7/2024

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Holy Hallelujah!

Lyrics: Don Stott  (based on the Bible story, “The Rich Young Ruler”-Mark 10:17-21) 
Tune: 
‘Hallelujah’ - written by Leonard Cohen@Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

1. A man asked “Teacher, what should I do?
     I seek eternal life that’s true.
    He’d kept God’s laws, but something was still wanting.
    The Lord replied, “leave all behind
    Give to the poor and show you’re kind
    Then follow me and find your hallelujah!”
 
Hallelujah x 4
 
2. The ruler turned aside, his heart was torn
    His love of means made him forlorn
    Now count the cost, stay close by Jesus side
    For treasures here will fade away
   While hope and love is sure to stay
    Praise God in heaven, holy hallelujah!
 
Hallelujah x 4
 
3. The message here for you and me
     Is love the Lord wholeheartedly
    God’s kingdom can’t be bought with worldly wealth
    So, what’s worth more, your stuff or soul?
    Come seek Christ, he’ll make you whole
     Rejoice, give thanks, praise God, hallelujah!
 
Hallelujah x 8
 
(Don Stott - Eliab.com   October 9 2024)
 
 
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A MOMENT IN TIME- original piano music

7/7/2023

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Some time ago my wife recorded a CD with 12 tracks of improvised piano music  titled "A MOMENT IN TIME". Each track was composed (while she was playing) and all the tracks were recorded in the one session. I think it's an amazingly inspired collection for personal reflection, contemplation, healing or worship. Some people who have been ill in hospital have found this music very soothing. I have recently posted this on YouTube and added some of my photos.

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My Advent Leaf

12/28/2022

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        My Advent Leaf                                          

Lowly leaf, still, beside the bush track
so scarred, deformed, and common place –
Yet your hollows and hues
draw me to kneel and look at you.
Now lifted, I notice a deeper design in this delicate gum.
 
As Advent begins, I’m reminded of Mary and Joseph
labouring along the Galilee trail to Bethlehem. –
Two humble souls, though sidelined and shamed
remain resolute, faithful, and grateful.
God’s plan may seem so flawed to some
but this devoted pair soon delight to hold the perfect “Promised One”!
 
As I cradle my fragile “Advent Leaf”
I’m reminded I need to stop; to welcome and worship
the “Creator King” who has come and who has seen
my sin -stained life and still loves me…
truly, completely, forever.

(c) Don Stott Dec 3 2022

 
 
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Pentecost Hallelujah!

5/19/2022

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Pentecost Hallelujah!
‘Hallelujah’ - written by Leonard Cohen@Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Pentecost Hallelujah! words by Don Stott [email protected]   May 1. 2022
Based on Acts 1&2

He’d suffered on a cross and died
But rose again all were surprised
Now Jesus is alive, his friends bore witness
For forty days Christ taught them all
Prepare yourselves ‘await God’s call
Get ready for the gift my father promised.’


Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
 
Will God’s kingdom be restored?
The crowd round Jesus now implored
“It’s not for you to know the times and seasons
But wait and see his authority
The powerful Spirit will set you free
And you will share God’s news to many nations.

 
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
 
The day of Pentecost had come
In a crowded house, an expectant hum
The believers prayed and gave God all the glory
Suddenly a deafening sound
Wind and fire, tongues all around
Cries of praise and shouts of Hallelujah!

 
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
 
Pentecost pilgrims gathered nigh
Heard strange sounds and wondered why?
Confounding chatter, dazed and seeking reason
Peter stood and told them all
‘It’s not from wine, they’ve heard God’s call
God’s Holy Spirit gift has come to you!’

 
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
 
Three thousand found their hearts were stirred
Baptised, rejoiced at what they’ve heard
Full on awe with many signs and wonders  
Holy Spirit light life’s flame
Let love spread, now all proclaim
Praise and glory, worship hallelujah!

 
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

 
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Hot Cross Buns

2/2/2021

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Hot Cross Buns
Hold up a hot cross bun and ask the group if they like to eat these buns at Easter. Say that many people all around the world like to eat these buns at Easter time and those that are Christians are reminded of Jesus death on a cross by the cross we find on the top of the bun.

“Let’s think about the ingredients needed to make these buns. What are some of the things you think might be used? Flour? Water? Fruit? One thing that’s very important in making hot cross buns is yeast. What do we use yeast for? It helps the bun to rise otherwise they might be called “flat cross buns”. The yeast also might remind us that Jesus rose from the grave. He didn’t stay dead after he was crucified and put in to the tomb – he rose again. Dried fruits are also added to the mixture in making hot cross buns. These might remind us of the good things that come from Jesus’ death. Without his death on the cross we wouldn’t be able to enjoy new life.
As you pass around some buttered hot cross buns for the children to eat. Invite everyone just to pause for a few moments and silently thank Jesus for being willing to die a slow and painful death so that we might have eternal life with him.
Just in case you wondered about the history of the hot cross bun : We get the word “bun” from the Teutonic equivalent, “boun”, which was an archaic description of a sacrificial ox. The practice of offering animal sacrifices at the vernal equinox became frowned upon. Instead, the goddess in question was honoured with a cake, a sacred ox bun. Imprinted on the cake were the crossed horns of a ox. Christians reinterpreted this as the cross of Christ.
Puppet script from Eliab.com “Hot Cross Buns“
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Colours for Easter

2/2/2021

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Colours for Easter
An All- Age Worship Activity
You need : Green, Red,Black, White and Yellow balloon bunches or streamers or flags.
Call forward any of the congregation or children’s group who are wearing a green top (t-shirt, jumper, sweater…). Give them the green props and ask them to stand in a group on the far left side of your stage or up-front area. Talk about how the colour green may remind us that Jesus came… and on the way he was welcomed into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Ask the green group to practice their phrase. Continue this process with the following colours and phrases.
“Jesus came- and suffered- and died- but came alive again- to bring new life…
GREEN —-         RED —-   BLACK —           WHITE —              YELLOW
Finally invite all those remaining in the congregation wearing other colours to add “for everyone” to finish the phrase. Those holding the balloons can form a rolling Mexican wave of colour as they circle the balloons in front of them as they say their phrase.

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