Gather
Use the activity and prayers to gather the group and introduce the theme
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Created by God
- As the service begins, display some images of creation: views, animals, etc., and ask people to vote for their favourites. Ask for reasons as to why they have chosen this image. Alternatively, ask:
What is your favourite view/place to visit? Why?
What is your favourite season? Why?
What is your favourite animal? Why?
Make a list as you go along.
- Then ask, what do all these have in common? (Draw out that they were all created by God.)
Now ask people to add to this list something that they have seen this week that demonstrates God’s creative acts.
- Explain that today we are going to focus on the fact that God made all these things and what our response should be.
First impressions
You could also use the image and following questions to help introduce the theme.
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For artist's details, see this issue's illustrators.
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Questions
- What fills you with awe?
- How do you respond to something vast and beyond your comprehension?
- What words could you use to describe how wonderful God is?