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Bishop Justus Church of England School Christmas Celebrations 19th December 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

Receive The Word became a human being and, full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as the Father's only Son. From the Gospel according to John, chapter 1, verse 14

Engage Today’s worship is reflecting on traditions, music, and getting in the party mood. Our reading today is traditionally read out at carol services and on Christmas Day—it is from John’s Gospel and reminds us that at the heart of our celebrations … God (the Word) became human (incarnation) and lived among us (Jesus). This epic idea is why we celebrate...

Engage Some discussion ideas … What are your Christmas traditions? Find out and share different traditions and customs? (Do you give presents? When do you open them? Etc) Activity suggestion … Have a competition – who can sing the most number of different Christmas songs. Video suggestion … Simpsons, Christmas intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URmx-N_5MLI Homer puts up the Christmas lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URmx-N_5MLI

Respond Amen May Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with joy and peace.   Amen

Go Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God Go out into the world with the light of Christ Don’t forget …Tutors–please take all “Own Clothes” Day money to the Finance Office or Student Reception by 9.15am Clearly label your tutor group – thank you