1. Liturgy with Older People
Session One
Exploring Expectations and our Theologies of Worship
James Woodward st November 2017

2. What might we want from today ?

3. Coming consciously into the presence of God

4. What is Worship?
Worship is offered through any kind of action being worthy of God when ‘what we give is the BEST we can give’;
the using of our gifts, offering them up,
giving worth to God.
being renewed by the Spirit
our adoration of God

5. Bringing elements together
They are brought together by a common language
or, for those for whom language is difficult, by the use of symbols.
offering praise and thanksgiving;
listening;
opening oneself up to give and to receive.

6. 1. Worship is our purpose We were created to worship
Worship is our wholehearted response to God

7. 2. Worship is our priority
We choose to make worship our priority
Worship first, Service second (Luke 10:38-42)
Great Commandment before the Great Commission

8. 3. Worship is about God’s presence
Worship is about relationship
Worship is found in the person of Christ
Worship is a gift
Worship changes us

9. Next Steps: Questions for Discussion
Ice breaker: Share your best horror worship moment.
How easily do we juggle our priorities?
How has worship changed you?