Reading Paul's letters aloud

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This week's New Testament reading, Philemon 1-21, set out in a way that makes it easy to read out loud.

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Sermon ideas

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Ideas for sermon preparation on Philemon 1-21

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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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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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Explore & respond CYP

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Do, Make, Pray and Sing activities based on Philemon 1-21

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Active worship AAA

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Activities based on Philemon 1-21

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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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All-age introduction

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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)

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An active way to begin your session. 

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Present the New Testament

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Drama and discussion

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Present the reading & Talk together

Children & Youth

Open the Bible at Philemon 1-21

Paul writes a letter to set his friend free from slavery.

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For very young children

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 Play, and explore praying and loving.

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Prayer of approach

Father, we come before you as your family in this place

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Prayer: Confession

God our Father, when all around us is changing, reassure us of your constant presence with us.

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Gathering prayer

Lord, you have called us your children

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