23 April 2023
Bible readings for today
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CollectJesus, we believe you;
all we heard is true. You break the bread, we recognise you, you are the fire that burns within us; use us to light the world. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen. E Īhu, e pono ana mātou ki a koe; he pono ngā kōrero kua rangona. I te whatinga o te taro; ka mātau mātou ko koe pū tēnā, na konā ka mumura te ahi i roto i a mātou; whakamahia tēnei whakaaro hei māramatanga i te ao. Whakarongo ki tēnei īnoi i runga i tōu aroha. Āmine. |
Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
Today's story looks at Jesus appearing to his disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Reflection questions
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Comic stripWhat you need
Either: A copy of the comic strip for each person or print a giant copy to colour together as a family or small group, plus stuff to colour/decorate with. -- hand drawn by Rev Annette Cater, from the Anglican Diocese of Wellington What to do Colour it in. Decorate it. How to use You might like to post it to a friend. Have a colouring competition, enlarge it and make a giant poster, project onto a wall and use it to make a mural on a wall/sheet. ![]()
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Every stepA song from Worship for Everyone
Nick and Becky Drake, from Worship for Everyone, have put out a beautiful song that ties in well with today's story.
Every Step
With me, God is with me Yes He’s with me every step With me, God is with me Yes He’s with me every step I know God is with me every step I go I know God is with me every step With you, God is with you Yes He’s with you every step With you, God is with you Yes He’s with you every step I know God is with you every step you go I know God is with you every step Oh the love of God Is with me every day Every step I take He will lead me on Into His perfect plan Walking hand in hand With us, God is with us Yes He’s with us every step With us, God is with us Yes He’s with us every step I know God is with us every step we go I know God is with us every step Nick and Becky Drake © 2018 Worship For Everyone. CCLI Number: 7122275 Source: Worship For Everyone |
Emmaus - Seeing JesusFor this creative prayer exercise you will need a piece of bread to share in pairs or as a family
Read: Luke 24:30-31 After Jesus rose from the dead he met two disciples who were sad and confused about what had happened. They only recognised him when he shared bread with them. Think about your day; where have you been? What have you done? What you have seen or heard? and who you have met? Where have you recognised Jesus today? Tell the others about this as you take the bread and tear it in two. Who am I? A game for older childrenWhat you need
White sticky labels and a vivid Preparation On the labels (you will need one per child) write the names of famous people. They could be cartoon characters (sponge bob) or actors (Daniel Radcliffe) or even biblical characters (Mary). The only thing you need to remember is that the children will need to know the names that you pick. So Roy Orbison may not be a good one to use! What to do
Who am I? A game for younger childrenPreparation
You will need to collect pictures of famous people, cartoon characters, etc. You will also need cardboard big enough to entirely cover the largest of your pictures What to do
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