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Bishop Justus Church of England School Morning Worship “I can’t be bothered” 12th December 2017 Bishop Justus Church of England School  

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

Receive I know everything you have done, and you are not cold or hot. I wish you were either one or the other. But since you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of my mouth. From the Book of Revelation, chapter 3, verses 15 to 16

Engage In the early chapters of the Book of Revelations the writer is writing to the Christian churches. His greatest annoyance was expressed against those who were apathetic.

Engage Video suggestion … “Computer says no” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYklvrt-rNM Some discussion ideas … What would happen if everyone just couldn’t be bothered? Is apathy an infectious disease? How can you stop yourself being apathetic? 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. Activity suggestion … Set yourself a little challenge everyday that will encourage you to do all your tasks.

Respond Amen God, we are people full of creativity and hope, [Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …] God, we are people full of creativity and hope, help us when we are feeling down not to be apathetic. 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 …

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