1. Build your Character Habits @ Bishop Justus
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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
St Matthias, Apostle
12th May 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
So then, someone must join us as a witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. He must be one of the men who were in our group during the whole time that the Lord Jesus travelled about with us, beginning from the time John preached his message of baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us to heaven." So they proposed two men: Joseph, who was called Barsabbas (also known as Justus), and Matthias…
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5. Receive
… Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone, so show us which of these two you have chosen to serve as an apostle in the place of Judas, who left to go to the place where he belongs." Then they drew lots to choose between the two men, and the one chosen was Matthias, who was added to the group of eleven apostles.
From the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 1, verses 15 to 26

6. Engage
Following the Ascension of Jesus there was a meeting of about 120 believers, which included Mary, Jesus’ mother and his brothers. They had to select a successor for Judas who had hung himself after betraying Jesus. Two men were candidates: Matthias and Joseph Barsabbas (who was called Justus). Matthias was chosen by drawing lots.

7. Engage Some discussion ideas …
Use Matthias’ story to talk about how we choose people to represent us today…
Reflect on the General Election – was Teresa May right to call for a ‘snap’ election? Why, or why not?
Video suggestion … St Matthias -

8. Respond Almighty God, who in the place of the traitor
Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias
to be of the number of the Twelve:
preserve your Church from false apostles and,
by the ministry of faithful pastors and teachers,
keep us steadfast in your truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever.
Amen

9. 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