Gathering words
Today we remember the willingness of Mary
Call to worship
Some have travelled far, others from nearby
Prayer: All ages
Dear Lord, you called Mary and she was willing
Prayer: Approach
We wonder, we wait.
Prayer: Confession
Holy God, you invite the unlikeliest of souls to be your own
Prayer: Intercession
Gentle Father, you work in the most surprising ways
Prayer: Enable us
Enable us, gracious God, to listen as Mary listened
Prayer: Personal
God who invites
Prayer: Petition
With Mary the mother of your Son
Prayer: Show me, Lord
Show me, Lord
Ways into prayer
You could use the words of Mary's acceptance
Prayer: Sending out
God, who sent the Angel Gabriel to Mary
CYP Gathering prayer
Holy God, we gather in excitement and praise
Prayer activities CYP
Active prayers
CYP Prayer: Reflective
God, you have given us a beautiful world
CYP Prayer: Petition
When I'm frightened, help me Lord, to turn to you
CYP Sending out prayer
We go out into the week ahead
YP Sending out prayer
As Mary questioned, Lord may we not be afraid to ask.
YP Gathering prayer
Lord, thank you for choosing to enter our world as a baby
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
21 - 27 December 2008
Worship Together
21 - 27 December 2008
Children & Youth