Prayer of praise and thanksgiving

God of all, we praise you for your life-giving promises;

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Present the Old Testament

Worship Together

Zephaniah 1.7,12-18

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Prayer: Confession

We are afraid

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Prayers of penitence

Lord of Advent, we are sorry when we have let the busyness of Christmas diminish the joyful news of your birth.

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Present the Old Testament

Worship Together

Zephaniah 3.14-20

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Prayer: Approach

Loving God as we get nearer to Christmas

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Prayer of adoration

God of life, in a world prone to despair,

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Prayer: All ages

Jesus, keep our minds on you

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Prayer of approach

Empowering God,

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Call to Worship

A small group begins by singing quietly

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Gathering prayer

Worship Together

Lord, we trust you,

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Ways to present Zephaniah 3.14-20 for children and young people

Children & Youth

Simple versions of Zephaniah 3.14-20 for children and toddlers plus discussion questions and activities for children and young people

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Zephaniah 3.14-20 activities for youth, children and toddlers

Children & Youth

Activities and songs for children and youth; an activity sheet for ages 3-11s; and a way to connect Zephaniah 3.14-20 to this week's news for young people.

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Close of worship ideas based on Zephaniah 3.14-20

Worship Together

Reflective activity, sending prayer and faith-in-action ideas for adults and all ages based on Zephaniah 3.14-20

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An introduction to Zephaniah 3.14-20 for children and young people

Children & Youth

A song, activities, and a reflection to gather the group for worship based on Zephaniah 3.14-20

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Preparing Zephaniah 3.14-20 for children and young people

Children & Youth

Tips on preparing Zephaniah 3.14-20 sessions for children and young people

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