Morning Worship Liberation The True Vine Easter Season 7th May 2015 Bishop Justus Church of England School  

Gather The Lord be with you And also with you In our reading today Jesus says, "I am the vine and you are the branches. If you remain in me, you will have much fruit, but apart from me, you can do nothing." Jesus wants us to produce a lot of fruit. Good fruit like being kind, generous, and faithful. Most of all, he wants us to love others as he has loved us. Information from Sermons4Kids

Receive Will this branch provide fruit / leaves? "I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me. Those who do not remain in me are thrown out like a branch and dry up; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, where they are burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it. My Father's glory is shown by your bearing much fruit; and in this way you become my disciples. John 15:5-8 Will this branch provide fruit / leaves? Why does it need to be attached to the vine / tree to be alive? Connect this illustration to the story…

Engage Connected… Lessons from Star Wars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMUKGTkiWik Staying connected to the force is what makes Yoda strong... Being connected to God is what makes Christians strong Illustrate the story with something electrical. When we are disconnected we don’t work, when we are connected we are switched on. Reflection What kind of plant are you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3lK2r4OdkQ Leaf / fruit prayers Use the theme of Jesus the vine to encourage students to write prayers to attach to a branch—which could be displayed in the room... Ask students to draw a simple leaf of fruit pattern— Then write a prayer and attach to the branch Music / reflection Have a time of quiet reflection while you play a reflection about the true vine to the song—Worthy is the Lamb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9OGdCQWkcs Share some fruit Talk about the fruits that come from staying connected to Jesus the vine Share some grapes or other fruit Discuss what good things / fruits faith can bear....

Respond Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. Alternative Collect for Easter 5

Go Alleluia. Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia.