ANIMAL SERVICE SUNDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER 2020

DAVID'S WELCOME

SLIDE SHOW

Funday families love animals! Click and sing along

READING   Judith reads Isaiah 11: 6 - 9

A LESSON FROM THE WORMS

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Martha explains:

HYMN Click and join in: 

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All things bright and beautiful

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LESSONS FROM THE GEESE

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A short reflection by David

HYMN Click and join in: 

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O God your creatures fill the earth

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In the service in church, we will give thanks for each animal in turn, in particular for the powerful bond that so often exists between an animal and the owner.

PRAYERS FOR OUR ANIMALS    Led by David

HYMN Click and join in: 

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O Lord my God

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Posters on display around the church today

Hens have been known to lay down their lives whilst protecting their chicks under their wings.

What a wonderful picture of God’s tender love for us!

ANTS give us an example of hard work and sensible forward planning, as they store their provisions in summer.

“Go to the ant, consider its ways and be wise”

(from the book of PROVERBS)

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Jesus said “My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they follow me.”

BLESSING    Given by David

SONG (WITH YOUNGER CHILDREN IN MIND) Click and join in: 

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The animals went in two by two

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MUSIC TO MAKE YOU DANCE  Click and listen: 

Carnival of the animals (Finale) by Camille Saint-Saëns

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