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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
Peace: “Not as the world gives”
5th June 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
Jesus said to his disciples … Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.
From the Gospel according to John, chapter 14, verse 27

5. Engage
Jesus was teaching his disciples about the time when he would no longer be with them. He said that the Holy Spirit of God would be with them and Jesus gave them his peace. His peace is about not being afraid of the world, that through all things God will be with you.

6. Engage
Video suggestion … “Peace I give to you” – a song based on the words of Jesus (with subtitles)
Some discussion ideas …
Who or what gives you confidence to face any difficulties?
How can you give peace or confidence to other people?
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 … Produce simple ‘dove of peace’ shapes, write a prayer asking for peace in a place of conflict that you know about.

7. Respond
[Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …]
God,
we thank you for people who share the peace of Christ in our world not expecting anything in return.
Bless those who try to bring peace to places of conflict.
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 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