Prepare the space CYP

Children & Youth

Ideas for a focal point with children

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To help the listener

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Context to today's readings Matthew 15.(10-20),21-28

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Present the Old Testament

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Isaiah 56.1,6-8

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With very young children

Worship Together Children & Youth

Play, and explore bringing problems to Jesus.

Play materials: a toy doctor’s set.

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Present the Gospel

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Matthew 15.(10-20),21-28: An eyewitness account from the mother of the demon-possessed daughter

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Present the reading & Talk together

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Matthew 15.(10-20),21-28 - Two ways to tell the story, followed by ideas for discussion time

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Prayer of confession

Forgive us, Lord

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Prayer of confession

Loving God, we do not deserve you

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Prayer of praise and thanksgiving

God of surprises

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Prayer of approach

Lord, we thank you

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Prayer of confession

Forgive us, Lord, when we are slow

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Prayer of confession

Forgive us, Lord, when we are too busy

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Prayer of confession

Forgive us, loving God

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Prayer of confession

Lord God, we bring to you this day

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Prayer of confession

Let us open our hearts before God

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Prayer of confession

We have seen the glory of the Lord

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