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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
Christmas – traditions
(Prepared by 10S)
19th December 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
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3: 3-7

5. Engage
Christmas Traditions allow us to come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. There are many different Christmas traditions and these differ around the world.
Some of these traditions are religious, others are done in generosity or Christian love.

6. Engage Video suggestion …
Sesame street : How do you celebrate Christmas.
Christmas lights around the world:
Some discussion ideas …
Why do we have traditions?
What traditions do you have for Christmas with your family.
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 Loving God,
[Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …]
Loving God,
Thank you for blessing us on Christmas day with the birth of Jesus. Help us to commemorate his birth and your love for us, by loving each other , especially at this time of year.
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 Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God
Go out into the world with the light of Christ
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