More Questions

As you think about how you can find personal rest, think more about how you can personally support others inthier rest too.

And go beyond that, think about how you can influence the Church and wider community to removed burdens and obligations to help reduce exhaustion before it sets in. As well as how you can offer to support those who are already weary within institution and organisation.

Young Folk

Think about being tired and what makes you fully you again.

Maybe take the letters of the word rest and make an acrostic of pictures or phrases that show what you do to rest and how you can help others recharge their batteries.

If you you have any of this you want to share then please send it to the church FB page and we will then share what you send in.

More Music

I heard the voice of Jesus say CH4 540

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUVCpF8-VuE

Just as I am, without one plea CH4 553 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcFp0-4RZzc

More Questions

Having wrestled with the difficult question in the video that asks you to be self-reflective now think about those fleeing conflict and persecution and are now seeking refuge. If you had to flee your home with about an hours’ notice what would you take, and more importantly when you got to wherever it was you were fleeing too what do you think you would need? Try to find out more about the personal stories of refugees by looking at the stories section of the Scottish Refugee Council’s website - https://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/category/stories/

Young Folk

Think and talk with young people about water, and ask them what it feels like to be thirsty. Then move the conversation in to thirsting for something in a metaphorical way, asking them about what changes in the world they thirst for that are either fun, like a special tap for irn bru in the kitchen, or more in line with Christ’s teaching like everyone having enough food to eat.

More Music

Let us build a house CH4 198

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKJgcv8SdnQ

Here in this place, new light is streaming CH4 623

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0BXa82F9M

Further Questions

Think more about the “haves” and “have nots” and read about the significant increase in death rates due to covid19 in areas of deprivation in Scotland. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-53079112

Young People

Take time to go outside and find some green space, if you can, and look for all the different types of birds or listen to their songs. Talk about the differences in the birds and the differences between people, but how all people are made and loved by God no matter how different they are.

More music

Inspired by love and anger (CH4 253)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zijXIgMEg7c

We sing a love that sets all people free (CH4 622)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YABQFILp8FA

More music

Will you come and follow me CH4 533

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk6IUalJ3sk

When Jesus saw the fishermen CH4 340

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_VYeQrWEvA

Questions

Not only question the role you play in day to day life in the Kingdom of god, but also think about what role you play in BofAPC? And ask yourself what role you would like to play. And if there is something you’d like to do or be involved in, either in lockdown or afterwards, then please get in touch. ([email protected])

For younger people

Ask your young people to play a game of charades with you. Take turns each depicting a person, profession or practice that helps you and individuals. Each time you guess together thank God for what that person does. And as the game finishes start to think about ways both now and the future your young people might want to show love in the world.

Questions  

Not so much a question – but a suggestion – go and find articles and accounts about systemic racism written by people of colour. Listen to black voices and indigenous voices of people from all over the world and try to understand to the perspective of those on the margins better. Voices from the USA, Australia and Palestine are good places to start.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scRpgoR_qyo&fbclid=IwAR3SInfx4fzwEE95E6EuiaMzOopN1hcodt_IQOfTs0Ptlzfzy6rk-J03f5Y  

Young People  

It is important to talk to young people about race and racism. Helpful advice can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/cbeebies/photos/a.201695253199118/2861521840549766/?type=3&theater  And  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/7xvLw6Q4qbJBnkzkj6xm9Z/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-race-and-racism?fbclid=IwAR1m4Lkwkqg6MUavedhzc_6DbEF_0hDdrdGNPY7xxsYbjEueuBCQ4sKGVxI   

Lord’ Prayer  

https://www.facebook.com/churchofscotland/videos/2829524383829776/?t=1 

Other Music  

'I have a dream', a man once said (CH4 710) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHx2uWjECW4  "When I Needed A Neighbour" (CH4 544)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fExR7eOhJO0

More music

Be still for the presence of the Lord

(CH4 189)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZugvUQ4m90U

spirit of god unseen as the wind (CH4 600)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy8AZ46GKqc

More Questions

How do you speak of love to others? In what way, in what words or actions, do you speak of justice? Ask the Holy Spirit to nudge you into ways of doing this more.

(For children)

We talk about the Holy Spirit as being like fire, or like a dove or even a wind the blows. In all these different ways we are talking about something that moves and is active. What do you do that is active and full of joy. Try to describe what is feels like to be full of joy, and maybe even dance or draw what that feels like.

Questions to think about

Rather than asking yourself too many questions this week, I invite you to take time to reflect.

Find a quiet dark corner and light a candle. Watch the flame as it flickers and think about the light that shines from you. And ask the light of Christ to shine through you.

Things to talk to children about

Memories are important, what do things do you remember about your friends? Find a way to share a good memory you have with them.

Think about how people might remember you, and think about things you could do that will create nice memories for you, your families and friends, things that will punch holes of light into the darkness.

hymn/piece of music

Seek ye first CH4 641

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FuurRAJkZY

Questions to think about

Where do you encounter the helper?

How do you, or could you, show a togetherness with God in love in action?

What actions of love could you take today?

Things to talk to children about

What are you good at, and where do you need a little more help?

In what ways can you show love to your family and friends, and what help might you need to do that? And is that help needed from family or from God?

hymn/piece of music

Be still, my soul (CH4 691) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd9EMtFOQJk

Love divine, all loves excelling (CH4 519) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOLcOPXJE34

Questions to think about  

What can you do today to follow the way of Jesus? 

What does the truth of Christ mean to you? 

How will you respond to the life of Jesus today?  

Things to talk to children about  

Can you see a family resemblance in your family? 

Do you like to do similar things to your family? What are the good things you do together as a family? 

What can you do together as a family to show God’s love?  

hymn/piece of music  

The Church’s one foundation CH4 739 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1YBYrJ8Hzg  

What a friend we have in Jesus CH4 547 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SCorW9r_Is

Questions to think about