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Bishop Justus Church of England School Morning Worship Love: Coping with disappointment 4th May 2017 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 ‘Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!’ Jesus said, ‘I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.’ From the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 22, verses 31 to 34

Engage Simon Peter promised that he would stay with Jesus, no matter what happened. Jesus knew that he would not be able to, that he would deny even knowing Jesus, but Jesus continued to put his trust in Simon Peter. Peter eventually became the leader of the Christian faith.

Engage Video suggestion … Peter denies Jesus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlOG-58wZlc Some discussion ideas … How do you keep on loving someone after they have done something to disappoint you? How can a group of people, or a community, forgive someone if that person has done something hurtful? 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 … If you have fallen out with a friend – go and make up, forgive a disappointment.

Respond Amen God forgive us when we get things wrong, [Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …] God forgive us when we get things wrong, help us to forgive others if they disappoint us. 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