Sunday 20th February - The Character of the Disciple

Sentence

And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. Genesis 45:5

Collect

God of welcome, we encounter you in those different from us; enlarge the tent of our lives to embrace both friend and foe, so that we grow to be more like you; through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Readings

• Luke 6:27-38
• Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Sermon

Questions

1. When was the last time you were in a conflict situation
2. What are some things that help in conflict situations - to remain in the room, to be open and kind?
3. What are you seeing in terms of God’s purposes at this time - what is the good he intends? 
4. What might God be calling you to do to be part of that?

Quick Links

RESOURCES

• 1. Notes for Leaders
• How to Run a House Church
• Runsheets
• Pew Sheet

LITURGY

• 4b. House Church Liturgy - Service of Word and Prayer​
• 3b. House Church Liturgy for Families
• Lectionary 2022

COMMUNION

• Video
• 2b. House Church Liturgy with Communion
• Home Communion Service for Lay Leaders

MUSIC

• ​​Music Resources

PRAYER

• Prayer Resources

HEALTH & SAFETY

• ​Diocesan Health & Safety Guidelines
• Covid-19 Traffic Light System

Children's Resources

Video:

• Joseph Forgives His Brothers

Activities:

• Activity Kit pdf
• Story sequencing
• Maze
• Crossword
• Draw the changing faces activity
• Colouring page
• Find a word

Craft:

• ​Create stick puppets to retell the story
• Create a picture book to tell the story