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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
Edward the Confessor, King of England
10th October 2017
Bishop Justus Church of England School

3. 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

4. Receive
These are the last words of David …The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land.
The second book of Samuel, chapter 23, verses 1-4

5. Engage
Edward was born in 1002, the son of the English King Ethelred and his Norman wife Emma. He lived in exile for many years and he was invited back to England in 1042 to become king. Edward's reputation for being a holy person was built on his personal, more than his political, qualities. He was concerned to maintain peace and justice in his realm, to avoid foreign wars, and to put his faith into practice.
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6. Engage
… He was generous to the poor, hospitable to strangers. Edward chose to build an abbey on Thorney Island, by the river Thames, later it became Westminster Abbey. He died on 5 January 1066 and his remains were buried in the Abbey in October 1162.

7. Engage
Video suggestion … Kid president asks “what makes an awesome leader?”
Some discussion ideas …
Who would be your choice of the best leader ever, and why?
Is it better to be a warrior leader or a peace-making leader, why?
What are the reasons why nations go to war?
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.

8. Respond
[Reflect for a minute on the worship theme and our engagement …]
O God, who called your servant Edward to an earthly throne that he might advance your heavenly kingdom, and gave him zeal for your Church and love for your people: mercifully grant that we who commemorate him this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of your saints; through Jesus Christ.
Amen
Prayer for King Edward the Confessor.
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 …

9. 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

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