Prayer of approach

Enter into the radiance of God’s presence

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Prayer: All ages

Lord Jesus, traveller to Jerusalem

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Prayer: All ages

Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for your promise to be with us always

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To help the listener

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The reader could use these words to provide context to today's reading(s) [insert readings presented in Open the Word items]

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Present the Old Testament

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Mark 1.1-8

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Present the Gospel

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Mark 1.1-8

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Present the reading & Talk together

Children & Youth

Open the Bible at Mark 1.1-8

John the Baptist is telling people to say sorry and change their ways to get ready for Jesus’ coming.

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For very young children

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  Play and wonder about the good news of Jesus.

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Sermon ideas

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Ideas for sermon preparation on Mark 1.1-8

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All-age conversation

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 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 Mark 1.1-8

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Explore & respond CYP

Children & Youth

Do, Make, Pray and Sing activities based on Mark 1.1-8

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Live your faith action AAA

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A faith action based on this week’s reading

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Live your faith sheet AAA

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 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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Live your faith sheet CYP

Children & Youth

Download and distribute a Children’s Sheet and Colouring Sheet for children and families

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