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Celebrate the Games
This is an idea for a short act of worship for all ages that focuses on the Olympic Games with ideas for music, a Bible story, activities and prayers.
View ideaCelebrate Ascension
This is an idea for a short act of worship for all ages that focuses on the story of Jesus returning to heaven after 40 days of resurrection appearances. Jesus leaves, giving his followers a promise and a command.
View ideaCelebrate Pentecost
This is an idea for a short act of worship for all ages that focuses on the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Jesus keeps his promise and sends 'another like himself' to be with them forever.
View ideaCelebrate Trinity
This is an idea for a short act of worship for all ages that focuses on the mystery of the God being Three in One and One in Three, suitable for Trinity Sunday or any service with this theme.
View ideaThemed games for running the race
If you are planning a special focus on the Olympic Games this summer or are running a holiday club on this topic, the following ideas for themed games may be just the ticket (possibly the only ticket you can get hold of!).
View ideaThe Christian race
For Christians, following Jesus is sometimes compared to setting out on a journey or embarking on a race through life. This reflective story uses a sports link to explore what being a Christian is all about.
View ideaWalk through Holy Week
The following idea focuses on one event for each day, starting with Palm Sunday, and follows Jesus through the drama of Holy Week right up to and including the surprise of Easter morning. It offers an active, kinaesthetic way to walk the story.
View ideaA call to worship on Mothering Sunday
The following idea offers a selection of Bible verses and visuals with which to call everyone to worship at a Mothering Sunday service.
View ideaThe great feast
In sporting terms, 'the first coming last and the last first' doesn't make much sense! What is this important saying of Jesus all about? This idea explores its meaning through the parable of the Great Feast and offers an active way to tell the story.
View ideaWords for a Christian sporting year
Following Jesus and running a race have a lot in common. This idea links some key sports-related Bible verses with each month of the year and with some discussion starters.
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