Poem - The day we climbed the mountain
Poem - The day we climbed the mountain
by Colin Smith
The Day we climbed the mountain. This poem was written as a bit of fun to support an All Age worship service. Although the mountain which is referred to is Kinder Scout, in the Peak District of Derbyshire, the name of any local mountain can be used instead. The theme was “Finding…
Poem - True Worship
Poem - True Worship
by Colin Smith
Lost in the mists of time, we changed from being seen as those with a particular lifestyle arising from a living relationship with God, to those who attend a weekly ceremony in a weird building. This can infect our thinking too and lead us to question the value of our weekly atte…
Prayer: After the denial
Prayer: After the denial
by Colin Smith
In reviewing the previous weeks events (holy Week) and the threat to himself, Peter realises that he still loves Jesus. He falls into remorse and begging forgiveness. Prayer: After Peter’s Denial. Matthew 26:69-75 leaves Peter weeping bitterly over his betrayal of Jesus. This is …
Poem - Worry (Going to the toilet)
Poem - Worry (Going to the toilet)
by Colin Smith
This comic poem was originally written for children, who are about to leave play school in order to go to “big” school. It deals with an anxiety that they often have. It was subsequently used in All age worship to introduce the points that: No person or matter is too small to be …
Mothering Sunday Gathering and Opening Prayers
Mothering Sunday Gathering and Opening Prayers
by Christine Dutton
Gathering and Opening Prayers for Mothering Sunday Gathering God, We thank you for bringing us together this Mothering Sunday. We thank you that you gather us as your children, We thank you that you provide for us, We thank you that you feed us and nurture us, We thank you that y…
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb (hoarding)
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb (hoarding)
by Colin Smith
This sketch is based on the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21. It highlights the danger of hoarding for the future. In the story this is achieved by building bigger and bigger barns. This interpretation shifts the context to modern times – but opens up the same kind of di…
The Philippian Jailor
The Philippian Jailor
by Colin Smith
This overview of the story of the Philippian Jailer describes his circumstances and assesses his character before and after his conversion and baptism. As such it is still encouraging for us some 2000 years later. As a case study it also offers clues as to how we might act posit…
Acts for Everyone part 1 - The New Family
Acts for Everyone part 1 - The New Family
by SPCK - N T Wright
A couple of years ago I took part in a charity walk. It was a sunny day, there were thousands of people taking part, and we went through some breathtaking scenery. We were put in several groups, with a few hundred setting off every few minutes. I was in the first group, and it wa…
Acts for Everyone part 1 - More than He Bargained for
Acts for Everyone part 1 - More than He Bargained for
by SPCK - N T Wright
There was once a young man who sneaked into church hoping nobody would notice him. The only reason he’d come was because he was keen on a girl who sang in the choir, and he hoped that if he was in the service he’d be able to see her at the end of the service and ask her out. He w…
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On Challenging the Gods and God
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - On Challenging the Gods and God
by SPCK - John Goldingay
On Challenging the Gods and God Psalm 82 Two friends who live in the Philippines had lunch with us a week or so ago while on a visit home in the United States. One of them, a Chinese American, told us that in the Philippines he had a sense of the presence of evil spirits that he …
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - 5 loaves, 2 fish, 12 baskets Assembly
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - 5 loaves, 2 fish, 12 baskets Assembly
by Christian Assembly Team
Five Loaves, Two Fish and Twelve Baskets (2, 5 and 12) Bible ref: Luke 9:12-17 Introduction What do these stories have in common – The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Three Billy Goats Gruff? Three is the special number. The Bible includes many stories which in…
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - 30 Pieces of Silver Assembly
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - 30 Pieces of Silver Assembly
by Christian Assembly Team
Thirty Pieces of Silver (30) Bible ref: Matthew 26:14-16 and Matthew 27:3 Excellent as one of the last assemblies before Easter, this can also be used at any time to demonstrate trust and betrayal. The Bible includes thousands of stories; many of them include significant or speci…
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - 70 Going out in Twos Assembly
Numbers in the Bible Assembly Collection - 70 Going out in Twos Assembly
by Christian Assembly Team
Seventy Going Out in Twos Bible ref: Mark 6:1-13 and Luke 10:1-11 Although there is reference to holidays and leaving school or moving on, this assembly can be used to demonstrate the value of friendship and the love of those who care for us. Story (Hold up the number card when i…
Revelation for Everyone - A Call for Endurance