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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
Black History Month
12th October 2017
Bishop Justus Church of England School

3. Let the light of Christ shine in our lives
Gather
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Let the light of Christ shine in our lives

4. Receive
My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.
If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting.
The Letter of James, chapter 1, verses 2-6

5. Engage
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African people dispersed throughout the world. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February, and the United Kingdom in October.

6. Engage Video suggestion … Why do we have Black History Month?
Some discussion ideas …
Who are important black people that you know?
Why do you think that some history gets ignored or deliberately hidden?
Why do people of one culture believe that they are superior to people of another culture?
Discussion techniques - Go back to the Bible passage ask “How does the theme link with the Bible passage?”
Discuss the question in pairs for 30 seconds then invite a response from each pair.
Use quick-fire answers e.g. throw a soft bean bag / toy to a student, when they answer they throw it back and you quickly throw to another student.
Simplify the question - Invite quick one-word answers, write them on the board, then reflect on the answers – see connections.

7. Respond Amen We thank you God, for all the people from the past
[Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …]
We thank you God,
for all the people from the past
who have shaped our lives,
given us hope and peace.
Help us to learn to share all the good things of the world,
with people from all races, cultures and faiths.
Amen
Prayer / reflection technique – Give a summary of the theme and any responses that students may have made, then invite everyone to be still (remind no books open etc – lessen distraction). To pray or reflect on today’s worship. Be quiet for one minute. Then say the prayer …

8. Go out into the world with the light of Christ
Let us bless the Lord
Thanks be to God
Go out into the world with the light of Christ