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2. Bishop Justus Church of England School
Morning Worship
International Day of Democracy
15th September 2016
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
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
From Paul’s First Letter to Timothy, chapter 2, verses 1 to 2

5. Engage
Democracy
: a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
: a country ruled by democracy
: an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights.

6. Engage Some discussion ideas … How does democracy work?
Is democracy the best form of government?
How do you become a Member of Parliament?
Activity suggestion …
Choose a subject and have a debate with people for and against. Finish with a vote.
Video suggestion … Democracy is -

7. Respond
Lord, the God of righteousness and truth, grant to our Queen and her government, to Members of Parliament and all in positions of responsibility, the guidance of your Spirit. May they never lead the nation wrongly through love of power, desire to please, or unworthy ideals but laying aside all private interests and prejudices keep in mind their responsibility to seek to improve the condition of all mankind; so may your kingdom come and your name be hallowed.
Amen
This prayer is said at the beginning of each sitting of the House of Commons

8. 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