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27 Aug 2017: Proper 16, Ordinary/Lectionary 21 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ex 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Rom 12:1-8
Matt 16:13-20
Isa 51:1-6
Psalm 138

Resources:

The gods are all around - Rewrite of Psalm 138 by Bob Hartman

Body Parts - Poem by Dave Hopwood

Romans 12 interactive reading by Sara Hargreaves

Who do I say you are? Poem by Sam Hargreaves

3 Sep 2017: Proper 17, Ordinary/Lectionary 22 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ex 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45
Rom 12:9-21
Matt 16:21-28
Jer 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8

Resources:

Rejoice in hope Calligraphy by Gemma Scharnowski

Overcome Evil with Good - Prayer by Dave Hopwood

Excuses Excuses - drama scripts by Dave Hopwood

Holy Ground - opening video by Sam Hargreaves

10 Sep 2017: Proper 18, Ordinary/Lectionary 23 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ex 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Rom 13:8-14
Matt 18:15-20
Ezek 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40

Resources:

Swords in Worship? Reflection on Ps 149 by Bob Hartman

PTL! - based on Psalm 149 by Dave Hopwood

Presence opening liturgy by Sam Hargreaves

17 Sep 2017: Proper 19, Ordinary/Lectionary 24 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ex 14:19-31
Psalm 114
Ex 15:1-11, 20-21
Rom 14:1-12
Matt 18:21-35
Gen 50:15-21
Psalm 103:1-13

Resources:

Romans 14 Interactive Reading by Sara Hargreaves

The Unforgiving Cook - Sketch version of the Unmerciful Servant by Dave Hopwood

Psalm 103 worship flow by Sam Hargreaves

24 Sep 2017: Proper 20, Ordinary/Lectionary 25 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ex 16:2-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
Phil 1:21-30
Matt 20:1-16
Jnh 3:10-4:11
Psalm 145:1-8

Resources:

A Flat Fee - Drama of the Workers Parable by Dave Hopwood

1 Oct 2017: Proper 21, Ordinary/Lectionary 26 (Year A)

Bible Readings:

Ex 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Phil 2:1-13
Matt 21:23-32
Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25:1-9

Resources:

Pharisees' Questions and Two Sons by Dave Hopwood

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Welcome to AREA 52 - the home of creative worship ideas for every week, relating to the Bible readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. You can browse the upcoming weeks, or search ahead for a specific date or Lectionary week, and then click on links to a growing collection of resources - scripts, poems, PowerPoints, prayers, and more. Feel free to use these in services, small groups and personal worship, and to adapt the ideas to suit your context.

AREA 52 is the brainchild of Bob Hartman - bestselling author and much loved storyteller, who just loves to help people engage with the Bible afresh.

Bob’s stories and scripts are here alongside resources from other writers and creators, including the usual engageworship.org team. We would also like to thank the financial donors who have made these resources free for all.

If you are not familiar with the Revised Common Lectionary we have written an article on why and how you might make use of it. But whether your follow the Lectionary closely, dip into it for key points of the church year, or are just exploring it for the first time, we hope and pray these resources will be a blessing to you and your church.