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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
Mothering Sunday
23rd March 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 God says… As a mother comforts her child,
so I will comfort you;
you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
From the book of the prophet Isaiah, chapter 66, verse 13

5. Engage
Mothering Sunday is a holiday celebrated by Catholic and Protestant Christians in some parts of Europe. It falls on the fourth Sunday in Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter (26th March 2017).
There are many verses in the Bible that use the image of God as a mother.
On, or near, this day there is an ancient tradition of celebrating your ‘Mother Church’ called Clipping the church, where people link hands around their church building.

6. Engage
Video suggestion … Reflections on mothers and carers from a church in London -
A discussion idea …
Many people give flowers or a card to mothers on Mothering Sunday, what other ways could we celebrate and give thanks to those who care for us?
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 … Make something for Mothering Sunday – maybe a card, or special prayer to give to those who care for you.

7. Respond Amen We thank God for all mothers around the world.
[Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …]
We thank God
for all mothers around the world.
For all people who bring comfort
and safety to our lives.
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