All-age introduction

Worship Together

A way to begin worship when all ages are present.

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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 reading(s) [insert readings presented in Open the Word items]

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Present the Old Testament

Worship Together

Mark 1.1-8

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Present the Gospel

Worship Together

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

Worship Together Children & Youth

  Play and wonder about the good news of Jesus.

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Sermon ideas

Worship Together

Ideas for sermon preparation on Mark 1.1-8

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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

Worship Together

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

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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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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