BLESSING POWERPOINT

Listen to today’s hymn Skylark Class – Lord of the Dance

Welcome Words We have gathered to worship together in the name of God the Father, who leads us in our journey, God the Son, who travels alongside us, and God the Holy Spirit, who supports and strengthens us.

Love ““Love is patient, love is kind” 1 Corinthians 13:4

We are going to learn the next practice of our SPACE MAKERS: BLESSING

BLESSING How can you flourish like a beautiful tree?

Flourish means to grow and be

The tree of life helps us to think about what a good life is – it’s like a good tree that gives good fruit.

The rings in a

Blessing others - what can I offer?

Random Acts of Kindness – kindness breeds kindness

An old man was doing his daily walk along the beach one morning, when he spotted a young boy crouched by the water, scooping something up from the sand and throwing it into the sea. As he watched, he noticed

“What are you doing there, boy?” the old man asked, walking closer.

“I’m saving these starfish that are stranded,” replied the boy. “If they stay on the beach they will dry out and die, so I’m putting them back into the ocean so they can live.”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean.

Then, smiling at the man, he

 What difference would random acts of kindness make if you did them regularly?  Do you think the little boy made a difference?

 Every week, in class, you will think about BLESSING.  You will listen carefully to these words and think about looking after yourself and others.

When we have looked after ourselves and others properly, we are in a good place to grow and bless others. Flowers, plants, and trees flourish when they are in good soil, good light and well-watered, and that is

The BLESSING Space Maker practice invites us to imagine ourselves as a fruit tree. A good life is like a good tree. It needs roots and shoots to make it give fruit. We are going to think about each of these,

Imagine you have just put something delicious into your mouth. Remember how wonderful it was to taste it for the first time.

At the same time, think of something kind that someone has done for you recently. You might like to say thank you to God for

Next, we are going to think about roots. Trees need good roots in good soil if they are going to grow well.

Can you think of somebody who needs something? Have you noticed anyone sad, unhappy,

Now, we think about the shoots. Imagine doing something to help that person you have thought of. When could you do it, how will you do it, will you tell the person you have done it, or will you do it quietly and secretly?

Imagine the person’s reaction when this thing is done. You might like to ask God to help you take this action.

The message from the Boy and the Starfish story is that even small actions can make a difference.

Despite facing an enormous problem with hundreds of starfish stranded on the beach, the boy focused on saving each individual starfish, demonstrating that even small efforts

Dear God Please help us to be kind to ourselves and others.

Remind us that even the smallest acts of kindness spread further than we can see.

Help us remember the feeling that kindness

Sending Out As we leave our worship, we let our light shine wherever we go, in the name of the Lord.