Gather

The children decided to gather on the field behind the Year 4 classroom and sit in a heart shape.  As they gathered they chose to sing the hymn ‘God’s Spirit is in my Heart’.

Prepare to listen to the Word of God

The children chose a theme of ‘Kindness’ following on from some arguments some children had recently had in the playground.  They chose to place both hands together like a bowl and into the bowl they wanted to place a memory of when they were unkind to someone – they then wanted to throw this memory away and choose kindness instead, drawing a line under their argument.

They remained holding their hands together like a bowl to offer up kindness to God and to each other as they listened to the Word of God.

This theme also links it with Pentecost, discipleship and service to others.

 

Listen to the Word

The children chose the Scripture ‘Encourage each other and show kindness’ from Romans 12:8-11.

Response

The children wanted quiet time to reflect on the Word, thinking about the times when they have forgotten to talk to God – asking him for forgiveness and help.

Mission

The children’s Mission was to be an example of Jesus today by helping someone in need, sharing with someone, being kind and patient or looking after our world.  Some of the children shared their mission with the group.