1. Workshop: Putting it into Practice Romans 12:1-2 Worship & Liturgy †Martin Breytenbach Anglicans Ablaze Western Cape Regional Conference – Saturday 2 nd May 2015 1

2. Introduction Examples Murder of Chris Hani – Easter Day God Bless Africa 1)What do we have to bring to God in this act of worship? 2)What does God want to bring to us in this act of worship? 2

3. God Bless Africa God bless Africa, Guard our children Guide our leaders God bless Africa and give us peace 1)I hear the drums of war in Africa They beat, they clash within my soul Anger and bitterness, frustration, hatefulness The dreadful war drums roll! 2)I hear the ring of death in Africa It sounds starvation in my soul Hunger and opulence, oppression violence I hear the death bell toll! 3)I see the blood poured out on Africa Of Christ who died to make us free Salvation, justice, peace, forgiveness, hope, release Open our eyes to see! 3

4. 1)What do we have to bring to God in this act of worship? 4

5. 1)What do we have to bring to God in this act of worship? What is happening… In our individual lives In the church Congregation, parish, diocese, province, worldwide… In this community Suburb, village, town, city… In South Africa In the world Note: We can bring everything, good and bad, to God in worship 5

6. 1)What do we have to bring to God in this act of worship? Which parts of the Eucharist facilitate this? Praise Penitence Prayers Offertory Sending Out Creative acts: music, dance, flowers, painting… Testimonies Note: according to the APB rubrics, the order of many of these things may be varied 6

7. 2)What does God want to bring to us in this act of worship? 7

8. 2)What does God want to bring to us in this act of worship? Some examples… Assurance of forgiveness A word of encouragement or challenge Guidance Healing A prophetic word for the nation, church or individuals A fresh calling Our task: create space and opportunity for people to encounter God 8

9. 2)What does God want to bring to us in this act of worship? Which parts of the Eucharist facilitate this? Absolution Readings Sermon Communion Prayer ministry Silence Creative acts: music, dance, flowers, painting… Important! 1)“Plan tight” 2)“Hang loose” – watching and listening to see what God is doing 3)Communication between leaders 9

10. Sunday 10th May Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 10:44-48 1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17 Resources Example: “Word and Worship” Worship Planning Let’s use the two questions to start planning worship: 1)What do we have to bring to God in this act of worship? 2)What does God want to bring to us in this act of worship? 10