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Bishop Justus Church of England School Morning Worship Lent: Fasting, Praying and Giving 10th March 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 When you fast, do not put on a sad face as the hypocrites do. They neglect their appearance so that everyone will see that they are fasting. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. When you go without food, wash your face and comb your hair, so that others cannot know that you are fasting—only your father, who is unseen, will know. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you. From the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 6, verses 16 to 18.

Engage Many Christians use the practices of prayer, fasting and giving during Lent (the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter). They do this to help them to be closer to God, to give attention to God and give more readily to others who are in need. In worship today we focus on fasting.

Engage Video suggestion … A Catholic Christian understanding of fasting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IC_2IzqpU0 Some discussion ideas … What is fasting? Fasting can be difficult – what tasks do you find difficult? How can fasting make a person more aware of God? Activity suggestion … Create your own Lent Calendar – challenge yourself to do one small act of kindness each day.

Respond Amen Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save. 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