Part of the digital ministry strategy is to create resources and host sessions to enable us to create locally produced resources and teams. We have produced digital ministry resources for Holy Week based on the lectionary readings for use in services, sharing on websites and social media, or leaving! If appropriate, would you be happy to share this email and resources with your Presbytery office, members, and Churches please?
A theme appeared through the readings of the servant heart of Jesus which underpins the content as we seek to explore the mercy found at the throne from Hebrews 4:14-16, a reading for Good Friday.
Each day has a different item of content with multiple contributors from across the Church. Horizontal videos are typically best for Facebook, Youtube and websites. Vertical reels are usually best for Instagram and TikTok. The blog has images and can be shared on multiple platforms or might be helpful for a service.
The Tennebrae service for Good Friday has no licence requirements as it is a bespoke creation by Phill Melstrom, national worship development worker.
Holy Week content (free to download) and suggested descriptions/text are in the folder here https://we.tl/t-ltEcd5rJ12
Overview:
Palm Sunday; ‘Holy Week @thestart’ (intro to what Holy Week is) by Rev Ruth Kennedy, Digital Ministries Advisor. Vertical and Horizontal videos.
Monday; ‘the value of Mary’ artistic reflection by Linda Hoskins, Christian artist in Edinburgh (LindaHoskinsArt). Vertical video only.
Tuesday; ‘Inside not outside?’ Thoughts by Rev Trish Archibald, Assistant Minister, Stirling North Parish Church. Vertical and Horizontal videos.
Wednesday; ‘Mercy that serves to the end’ Blog (possible sermon points) by Neill Shaw, Priority Areas Development Worker. Word and pdf.
Thursday; ‘Jesus held my feet’ testimony by Steven McLeish, Scotland Country Head, The Leprosy Mission.
Good Friday; ‘Tennebrae Service’ explanation and 13min service by Phill Melstrom, Worship Development Worker. Horizontal video with readings and lyrics included.
Holy Saturday; ‘Hope for Holy Saturday’ reflective poem by Christine Colliar, Reader and Candidate for OLM, Scots Kirk Lausanne. Vertical and Horizontal videos.
Easter Sunday; ‘Easter Message from the Moderator’ will be shared on the national platforms.