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Giant Prayer for the UK

13 Nov 2008 09:33

Themes:	intercession, prayer
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Bible refs:	2 Chron 7:14, Phil 4:6
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

Cut out all the pages from the atlas (as neatly as you like it) and puzzle all the pieces together on the floor (this can be trickier than it sounds, as the maps can be slightly different scale on different pages – just do your best!). Once you’ve matched it...

Sand Confession

13 Nov 2008 11:44

Themes:	prayer, confession
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Bible refs:	John 8:3-11
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

This is a confession station, based on the story of the woman caught in adultery. Place sandpit in a suitable place with twig and water jug next to it. Print out instruction sheet and Bible passage sheet and display over or next to sand pit. Stick Bible passage sheet 2 on...

Father we are yours Prayer

22 Nov 2008 15:32

Themes:	prayer, trinity
Media Type:	Powerpoint
Bible refs:	John 15:5, Gen 1:27
Written by:	Sam Hargreaves

This prayer was written as a call to worship for Youthwork the Conference '08, but could be used in many other settings. It tries to acknowledge that in God's eyes we are not just the miserable sinners that some people like us to think we are - he made us perfect,...

Laying down our burdens

03 Dec 2008 15:08

Themes:	prayer, confession, surrender
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Bible refs:	Psalm 68:19-20, Isa 61:1-3
Written by:	Sharon Tedford

This service idea works well in response to a talk that encourages people to ‘lay down our burdens’ at the foot of the cross. Or you could use it on its own as a ‘way in’ to more intimate music worship. Probably a good idea to have a group of...

Advent Crowns

11 Dec 2008 10:20

Themes:	advent, christmas, intercession, prayer, thanksgiving
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea
Bible refs:	Isa 9:5-7
Written by:	Chloe Axford

This one is for all you Blue Peter fans out there … it is designed to remind people of the kingship of Jesus, that the tiny baby in the manger is the Prince of Peace, with infinite power to change lives and set the dark on fire*. For to us a...

God of new beginnings

18 Dec 2008 10:53

Themes:	confession, prayer, new year
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Bible refs:	Phil 3:13-14, Lam 3:22-23
Written by:	Sharon Tedford

Our tradition of making New Year's resolutions can be a useful tool to help us with all kinds of things in our lives. Why not harness that desire for 'newness' with this activity as part of a service in January, and lead people towards 'newness' for God's glory this year. Set...

Stained glassed prayers

19 Jan 2009 11:52

Themes:	prayer, fellowship, testimony
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea, Prayer Station
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

This is a worship idea that helps us come together as a Church, bringing our personal thoughts to God and yet at the same time creating something larger together. In preparation before the worship time, choose an image that fits your theme, and draw an outline of this image on the...

Making a work of peace

28 Jan 2009 14:55

Themes:	prayer, peace
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea, Prayer Station
Bible refs:	Matt 5:9
Written by:	Chloe Axford

This idea works best with a small congregation, home group or youth group etc Theme: This idea is based on the Beatitude in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God”. The Message version of the same verse is: “You're blessed when you can show people how...

Hand Meditation

03 Feb 2009 14:54

Themes:	confession, lament, prayer
Media Type:	Powerpoint
Bible refs:	Psalm 68:19
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

This is a powerpoint that can be used in a large congregation, but also in small groups or individually. It aids us in giving our burdens to God, and uses actions to help us focus our prayers. The powerpoint could work in the beginning of a service, as a means...

Global Poverty Prayer Week resources

17 Feb 2009 10:38

Themes:	intercession, justice, prayer
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Written by:	Sam Hargreaves

1st-7th March is 'One Voice', Global Poverty Prayer Week 2010', and our friends at Tearfund Youth and Students have partnered with 24-7 prayer to produce some amazing resources to help you to pray for our broken world. http://www.tearfund.org/youth gives you loads of brilliant ideas and resources for running prayer rooms,...

This Time Tomorrow

12 Mar 2009 10:47

Themes:	fellowship, prayer, intercession
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea
Written by:	Ruth Neve

Hearing life stories from the ordinary Joe and Joanne in the congregation is a great way to remind us that God is alive, active and in the neighbourhood. I have introduced a themed, regular slot in the service called "this time tomorrow" where an individual is asked what they will...

'How to worship on your own' prayer stations

28 Jan 2010 21:52

Themes:	prayer, praise, meditation
Media Type:	Prayer Station
Bible refs:	Matt 6:5-6, Psalm 1-150
Written by:	Sara Hargreaves

These stations are specifically created for young people, and we've made them for our youth worship training day this Saturday. We wanted to teach those young people who are involved in worship in their churches, to also be able to worship on their own (Matthew 6:5-6). But this is obviously...

You lead us through the wilderness

09 Feb 2010 21:15

Themes:	lent, God's Care, resurrection, brokenness, suffering, prayer
Media Type:	Powerpoint, mp3, visuals, reflection
Bible refs:	Matt 4:1-11, Luke 9:24, 2 Cor 12:9, 2 Cor 1:3-7, Rom 8:26
Written by:	Sam Hargreaves

This song was written by Sam as a reflection on the themes of Lent, but it can work at any other time of the year. It focuses on meeting God in the hard places, allowing him to grow us through difficult times and trusting in him for a 'resurrection dawn'. ...

'It was my sin' worship idea

22 Feb 2010 12:17

Themes:	easter, good friday, the cross, prayer, confession
Media Type:	Corporate Worship Idea, meditation
Bible refs:	Matt 27:51
Written by:	Sharon Tedford

Here’s an idea that you can either use the week before Easter Sunday (Palm Sunday), on Good Friday or on Easter Sunday (or even during a regular communion service). It could just as easily be used by a small group as by a large congregation. The...