Adult & All Age
Display images that reect a variety of mission and evangelism activities
Display images that reect a variety of mission and evangelism activities, e.g. Livingstone in Africa, a speaker addressing a rally, some Victorian ladies in the jungle, people playing football with street children, a coffee morning in church. Invite people to discuss what they think about these and if there is any kind of picture they think should be added to the selection.
Jesus has called all of us to be disciples
Jesus has called all of us to be disciples. He has given us a job to do. As we gather together today, we pray for new strength, new ideas and a new love for the world.
O Lord, help us to listen
O Lord, help us to listen.
And when we hear you calling us on,
help us to let go,
though it is hard,
and follow where you lead us.
Amen.
Children & Young People
Set out a collection of things that you might take on an expedition
You will need: sand in a tray, walking shoes, walking stick, rucksack, lunchbox and flask.
Set out a collection of things that you might take with you if you were going on an expedition. Let the children explore the items and talk about things they might take with them.
An activity to gather children and young people
Prepare some things that are easier for two people to do instead of one, for example, carrying a heavy shopping bag, singing a song, tidying up. Invite the children to try these things, first on their own, then in pairs. Ask the children if these things were easier to do in twos.
Thank you that we can gather here
Thank you that we can gather here together, to help each other as we learn more about you, Lord, and to help each other live in a way that makes you happy.