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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
“A hole in the roof”
28th November 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
Some friends brought a paralysed man to Jesus. Jesus was surrounded by a crowd so the friends lowered their friend down through a hole in the roof. Jesus saw the faith that they all had and said ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven you.’
The scribes and teachers grumbled, saying that only God could forgive sins.
Jesus responded and said to the paralysed man ‘stand up and take your bed and go to your home.‘ The man stood up and went out, praising God.
From the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 5, verses 17 to 26

5. Engage Video suggestions … an animated retelling of the story -
Hope – a short TED talk
Some discussion ideas …
Why did Jesus say to the paralysed man “your sins are forgiven?
What attitudes or feelings might stop you doing something?
How can you bring hope to others?
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 … In small groups, think about a way that we could help a friend in need and create a short drama.

6. Respond Amen God, Thank you for the gift of hope.
[Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …]
God,
Thank you for the gift of hope.
Help us to have hope and trust in you,
bringing those in need to you
and asking for your care and healing.
In the name of Jesus Christ.
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 …

7. 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