Act of Worship “BOOKS” Year 2 Table covered by cloth Focal Point: 2 candles Display of different types of books (spread on floor) chosen earlier by children from each class Display of religious books set out on table (Include prayer books, children’s bible, God’s Story, Church Story, Mass books, etc) (adult) Bible Stand (support) for Bible Leader: We have come together to celebrate and pray In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us rejoice as we sing. Opening Hymn: Books” - Rejoice 1 (17) or a Gathering hymn “Picture Leader: Welcome to our celebration. The theme of our celebration today is Books. There are lots of books displayed here today: stories, poems, nursery rhymes. Books that have been chosen by you, as your special, or favourite books. Then on the table we have more books. These are special books too, because they are books with very important information inside. (Highlight themes of stories of God’s messages for us, stories about Jesus, prayers to God, etc.) The most important book of all is going to be carried forward for us. (Quiet music plays, while a group of children process to the table. The first two carefully carry lighted candles, while a third carries the large Bible). This is our Bible, God’s special book. (Hold up Bible for all to see.) This great book is in two parts - the first part is all about God and his dealings with people, and the second part is about the life of Jesus on earth, and his message of God’s love – which He wants us to share with everyone. Reader: The Bible has been left open at a very important story – which we are going to listen to now. This tells us of Jesus’ baptism. Before Jesus started his ministry of teaching and healing he asked John the Baptist, his cousin, to baptise him. Let us welcome God’s Word with joy. All sing:”Alleluia, Alleluia” while the Bible is placed on its stand, opened at Matthew 3:13-17. The candles are placed on either side of it.
Act of Worship “BOOKS” Year 2 Focal Point: Table covered by cloth 2 candles Display of different types of books (spread on floor) chosen earlier by children from each class Display of religious books set out on table (Include prayer books, children’s bible, God’s Story, Church Story, Mass books, etc) (adult) Bible Stand (support) for Bible Leader: We have come together to celebrate and pray In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us rejoice as we sing. Opening Hymn: “Picture Books” - Rejoice 1 (17) or a Gathering hymn Leader: Welcome to our celebration. The theme of our celebration today is Books. There are lots of books displayed here today: stories, poems, nursery rhymes. Books that have been chosen by you, as your special, or favourite books. Then on the table we have more books. These are special books too, because they are books with very important information inside. (Highlight themes of stories of God’s messages for us, stories about Jesus, prayers to God, etc.) The most important book of all is going to be carried forward for us. (Quiet music plays, while a group of children process to the table. The first two carefully carry lighted candles, while a third carries the large Bible). This is our Bible, God’s special book. (Hold up Bible for all to see.) This great book is in two parts - the first part is all about God and his dealings with people, and the second part is about the life of Jesus on earth, and his message of God’s love – which He wants us to share with everyone. Reader: The Bible has been left open at a very important story – which we are going to listen to now. This tells us of Jesus’ baptism. Before Jesus started his ministry of teaching and healing he asked John the Baptist, his cousin, to baptise him. Let us welcome God’s Word with joy. All sing:”Alleluia, Alleluia” while the Bible is placed on its stand, opened at Matthew 3:13-17. The candles are placed on either side of it.