Prayer of approach

Let our hallelujahs ring

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A prayer of approach

God of all, we pray for those who make money their god

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Prayer: All ages

Lord Jesus Christ, present with us now

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Gathering activity 1 (Quiet)

Children & Youth

A quiet way to begin your session.

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Gathering activity 2 (Active)

Children & Youth

An active way to begin your session. 

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To help the listener

Worship Together

The reader could use these words to provide context to today's readings:
2 Samuel 7.1-11,16
Luke 1.46b-55 or
Psalm 89.1-4,19-26
Romans 16.25-27
Luke 1.26-38

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Present the Gospel

Worship Together

A drama for two actors: Mary and the angel Gabriel.

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Present the reading & Talk together

Children & Youth

Open the Bible at Luke 1.26-38

God chooses an ordinary girl for the extraordinary job of being the mother of Jesus.

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For very young children

Worship Together Children & Youth

  Play and wonder about Mary saying yes to God.

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Sermon ideas

Worship Together

Ideas for sermon preparation on Luke 1.26-38

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All-age conversation

Worship Together

 A way for leaders to help all ages explore the reading.

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Active worship AAA

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Activities based on Luke 1.26-38

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Explore & respond CYP

Children & Youth

Do, Make, Pray and Sing activities based on Luke 1.26-38

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Live your faith action AAA

Worship Together

A faith action based on this week’s reading

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Live your faith sheet AAA

Worship Together

 Download and distribute a Live your faith sheet for adults, with reflection, prayers and a faith action based on this week’s reading.

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Live your faith actions CYP

Children & Youth

Faith actions based on this week’s reading

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