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Bishop Justus Church of England School Morning Worship Light in the darkness 16th January 2018 Bishop Justus Church of England School  

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

Receive The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. From the book of the prophet Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 2

Engage Jesus is often called ‘The Light of the World’. Christians believe that Jesus Christ shows the way to God and God’s kingdom just as a light can show the path on a dark night. “The Light of the World” (1851–3) by Holman Hunt

Engage Video suggestion … “Light up the world” – music from Godspell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQhQuPiBmNU Some discussion ideas … How can we be ‘light’ for other people – bringing hope into dark places? How do you think that Jesus brought hope to the people of Israel? 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 … Play a game describing an object or a place without using the name of the object/place – can the others guess what you are describing?

Respond Amen O God, help us to find light and hope [Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …] O God, help us to find light and hope when we feel lost and alone. Give us guidance and light in 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 …

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