BRF - Rona Orme
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Smell
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Smell
by BRF - Rona Orme
Specific smells can remind us of particular places, people or occa- sions. The Old Testament has many references to the use of fragrant incense in worship, while Paul wrote to the Philippians that their gifts of money were like 'a sweet-smelling offering… that pleases God' (Phili…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Taste
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Taste
by BRF - Rona Orme
Many children and adults hesitate to taste and try new foods. This session uses the idea of tasting different foods to encourage everyone to try faith in God for themselves, and as a reminder to pray. This might be an occasion to provide noticeably different refreshments from usu…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Look
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Look
by BRF - Rona Orme
The Bible encourages everyone to look to the Lord for help (Psalm 105:4, NIV), in the sense of searching to find truth, guidance or aid. There are also stories about the need to use one's eyes, to look closely. Jesus told people when they were sitting on a hillside to look closel…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Touch
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Touch
by BRF - Rona Orme
Touch is powerful. When used well, touch can encourage, comfort and help. Unfortunately, it can also be used to harm. This session tells of a woman who knew that she would be healed if she could just touch Jesus. It emphasises the positive aspects of touch. Session aim: To unders…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the miracle worker
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the miracle worker
by BRF - Rona Orme
It is not known why Jesus chose to do miraculous things, but they filled his friends with amazement, awe and fear. Jesus was not just the best human being ever to live. He was also the Son of God. Session aim: To know that Jesus did miraculous things. From 50 Praise, Pray and Pla…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the healer
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the healer
by BRF - Rona Orme
When Jesus promised to give 'life in its fullest' (John 10:10), he was talking about physical and mental health as well as emotional and spiritual well-being. In the Gospels, there are many accounts of Jesus healing people in different ways. In today's story, Jesus recognises the…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the friend (2)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the friend (2)
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus wanted to share the good news of God with everyone. When he saw how interested Zacchaeus was to see him (climbing a tree for a good view was exceptional behaviour), he responded with delight. Jesus looked beyond the man's reputation as a tax collector. Zacchaeus would have …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the friend (1)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the friend (1)
by BRF - Rona Orme
The Bible makes it clear that God knows each of us by name. Jesus calls the man lowered through the roof 'my friend' as he forgives his sins (Luke 5:20) and he addresses the disciples as 'friends' (John 15:14-15). Most people find it helpful to think about Jesus as a friend and b…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (2)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (2)
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus taught with authority. He taught that his words and instructions are the correct way to live - looking after people in need, not being greedy, not judging others, and asking God for the things we need. This session highlights the importance of basing our lives on his teachi…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (1)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (1)
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus told stories to challenge people to think in new ways. In the parable of the greedy farmer, he says that lots of money or things do not make people well-off in God's view. There is an opportunity in this session to think about starting a social action project. Such projects…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Trinity
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Trinity
by BRF - Rona Orme
In Genesis 1, the very beginning of the Bible, God creates the universe with his Word (Jesus), as his Spirit broods over the ocean. The opening of John's Gospel also emphasises that the Word was with God and was God at the start of everything. Session aim: To learn more about God…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Pentecost
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Pentecost
by BRF - Rona Orme
When the power of the Holy Spirit came upon the first disciples, their lives were changed. Instead of meeting with the other believers indoors, to pray and talk about the resurrection, Peter found himself addressing a huge crowd. He was able to explain that Jesus was the Messiah,…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Promise of Pentecost
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Promise of Pentecost
by BRF - Rona Orme
Before Jesus was killed, when he told the disciples that he would be going away, he promised that God would send another helper or comforter, the Holy Spirit. This session looks at human promises that are so easily broken and at the promises Jesus made and kept. Many families wil…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Ascension
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Ascension
by BRF - Rona Orme
The account of the ascension, when Jesus was taken into heaven, completes the reports of his life on earth. Jesus talked about going away so that God would send another helper, the Holy Spirit. It may be helpful to show the diagram of the church year to show the sweep of the year…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Breakfast on the beach
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Breakfast on the beach
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus continued to appear to his disciples and followers in the days following his resurrection. None of them was sure if they would see Jesus again and they often seem to have been taken by surprise. In John 21, seven of the disciples (Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James, John…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Surprised by Jesus
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Surprised by Jesus
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus met a number of his disciples and followers after his resurrection. Some of them recognised him immediately and some did not. The two followers who met Jesus as they walked to Emmaus had no idea who was talking to them. They were blessed to hear Jesus explain all the prophe…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Easter morning
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Easter morning
by BRF - Rona Orme
Although Jesus had told his disciples that he would come back to life, it seems that they did not expect it to happen. The excitement and confusion that come from the account in John 20 are startling. This session tries to capture some of the energy and uncertainty of that first …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Towards Easter