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Bishop Justus Church of England School Morning Worship Housing for all? 13th March 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 Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, ‘Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour in your land. Deuteronomy, chapter 15, verse 11

Engage We all need shelter – somewhere to live. Not everyone can afford to buy or rent a place to live. In the UK we use some of the money raised through taxes to help people who are in need. Yet even with that support there are many thousands who live outdoors, with no shelter, nowhere to call home. Charities often step in at the most critical times to help people who are homeless.

Engage Video suggestion … Shelter from the storm, a London charity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RJzqqNmIac Some discussion ideas … Why do we use taxes to pay for accommodation of those who can’t afford their own place? What might be a better way of housing those who can’t afford accommodation? 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 …

Respond Amen God, You know we need shelter, food and water to survive, [Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …] God, You know we need shelter, food and water to survive, Help us to find ways to assist people who are in need. 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