Rona Orme
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A service of lament: ‘Anger and tears’ | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - A service of lament: ‘Anger and tears’ | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
The following suggestions for a service of lament will need sensitive adaptation for your particular context and their use may depend upon the depth of your relationship with the group. ‘Lament’ is a word that has all but slipped from our vocabulary. It is an expression of sorrow…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Self-control | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Self-control | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit, showed immense self- control throughout his life, but particularly from the time he went into Jerusalem until he died. The Holy Spirit can teach everyone to exercise more self-control as they grow in discipleship. Session aim To understand …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Humility | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Humility | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Sometimes translated as 'gentleness', humility means having an accurate understanding of ourselves - neither being puffed up with pride nor viewing ourselves as less than we are. The only one who should weigh people up is God. The word 'humility' comes from the Latin word humus, …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Faithfulness | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Faithfulness | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Faithfulness is about persistence, about keeping going when it would be easier to give up, as well as about staying true to God. Contemporary living often values the ephemeral, the instant and the new. God's Spirit wants his followers to develop deep roots (Jeremiah 17:7-8) that …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Goodness | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Goodness | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
If goodness is the opposite of evil (which can be defined as 'not God'), then goodness conveys a particular sense of the whole glory of God. Many people have lost the positive glow of the word as it has become caught up with codes of behaviour or study: 'Be a good boy!' or 'Good …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Kindness | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Kindness | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Kindness is always welcome when people are unwell or in need of help, but it is a quality that seems to have been somewhat forgotten. However, Jesus displayed kindness when he looked at people with pity, such as when he healed a man with leprosy (Mark 1:40-42). Session aim To und…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Patience | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Patience | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Modern translations of the Bible often use the word 'endurance' or 'perseverance' rather than 'patience'. While the King James Bible says that 'tribulation worketh patience' (Romans 5:3), the same verse says that 'suffering helps us to endure' in the Contemporary English Version.…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Peace | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Peace | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
Peace is much more than the absence of noise or activity. Jesus spoke eloquently of the peace he gives (John 14:27) that would help people not to worry or be afraid. This session focuses on Jesus saying, 'Peace, be still' to the storm. Session aim To experience something of the p…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Joy | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Joy | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
What is the difference between 'joy' and 'happiness'? Happiness can come from temporary things, such as eating an ice cream or watching a film. It may involve an element of selfishness: if one football team beats another, their supporters will be happy at the expense of the other…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Love | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Love | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
This session introduces the theme of the nine fruit of the Spirit. Nearly everyone has some understanding of what love is, so the Bible character featured is Herod, who did not show love. Session aim To understand that the Holy Spirit can give love to bless family, friends and th…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Persistence
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Persistence
by BRF - Rona Orme
It is easy to become discouraged from praying regularly, but Jesus emphasised the importance of being persistent. It is important to encourage everyone to find different ways to maintain interest and different reminders to help them persist. To know that Jesus told everyone to ke…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Listening prayer
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Listening prayer
by BRF - Rona Orme
Children are often taught to reflect quietly at school, so it may not be difficult to share a time of silent listening to God. This session also underlines that prayer involves two-way communication with God. Everyone needs to learn to move beyond just talking to God and presenti…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praying for others
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praying for others
by BRF - Rona Orme
Learning to pray for other people and recognise that others are praying for us is a further step in spiritual development. Most of us learn to intercede by praying, in the first instance, for our nearest and dearest. It is a sign of growing maturity to start praying for people we…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praise
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praise
by BRF - Rona Orme
It is easy to praise God when life goes well, but it is more of a challenge when we are feeling sad or worried. Matt Redman's song 'Blessed be your name' emphasises the importance of praising God in 'the desert place' as well as in the land that is plentiful. It captures the impo…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Sorry
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Sorry
by BRF - Rona Orme
Learning to say 'sorry' to God, or confessing sin, is a significant step along the path of discipleship. It helps people to get a more accurate view of themselves, accept responsibility for their thoughts and actions, and open themselves to receive God's forgiveness. The response…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Please
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Please
by BRF - Rona Orme
Some people regard prayer as a kind of slot machine: if they can just make their prayer in the right way, then God will grant their request. It is important to teach that there is no magic or superstitious element to prayer. The Bible instructs everyone to pray for what they need…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Thank you