1. Morning Worship Bishop Justus Church of England School The birth of The Blessed Virgin Mary Ordinary Time 8 th September 2015

2. Gather The Lord be with you And also with you

3. Receive Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; Luke 1:46-48

4. Many Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Mary on 8 th September. People remember her faith and dedication…

5. Video – Mary with her grown up son – Jesus the carpenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzzVwci8qJY Explore Some discussion ideas … Is it important that Mary was not a great Queen but rather a person from a very ordinary background? Why is Mary so special to millions of people around the world?

6. Respond O God, we give you thanks because in choosing the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son you have exalted the humble and meek. Your angel hailed her as most highly favoured; with all generations we call her blessed and with her we rejoice and magnify your holy name. Amen

7. Go Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God