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Bishop Justus Church of England School Morning Worship Generosity 6th September 2016 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

Introduction Throughout this school year there will be a worship thread that we will follow, that thread is “Fruits of the Spirit”. This term – “Harvest” – the fruit of the Spirit is Generosity.

Receive In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ’ From the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 20, verse 35

Engage A Simple Definition of generosity … … the quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish : the quality of being generous; especially : willingness to give money and other valuable things to other people.

Engage Some discussion ideas … What difference does it make to you, your personality and you outlook on life, if you are generous to others? What is the most generous act that you have witnessed? Video suggestion … Generosity Challenge … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bejv4Ecdrbw Generosity following a fire in a dog’s home … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpKkUX1Q_eI

Respond Amen God, we are called to be generous, in the way that we live, our attitudes towards others, responding to need. Help us to live generous lives. Amen

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