Call to worship
God calls us to worship in spirit and in truth,
Gathering prayer
Lord, the disciples gathered around you,
trying so hard to answer your questions,
and to cope with difficult news.
Prayer of approach
Thank you, Lord,
Prayer of confession
Lord, I acknowledge before you
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving
Lord God, you invite us to come in and share your story.
Prayers of intercession
Lord God,
A way into prayer
Cut out a large cardboard cross, big enough for everyone to write their names on.
A prayer for all ages together
Pass a cross from person to person. Invite people, when it is their turn to hold it, to say:
Prayer: Sending out
Lord God, you knew what was going to happen to you.
A personal prayer
Lord, when we are faced with bad news,
Gathering prayer CYP
If space allows, invite everyone to stand as a group and make the shape of a cross.
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving CYP
Heavenly Father,
Prayer of confession CYP
Pass around a simple holding cross as
you pray:
A prayer for others CYP
For those who carry crosses of:
uncertainty or anxiety,
Prayer: Sending out CYP
It may be good,
AAA prayers Welsh
Adult & All Age prayers in Welsh
CYP prayers Welsh
Children and Young People Prayers in Welsh
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
30 August - 5 September 2020
Worship Together
30 August - 5 September 2020
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