Date & Psalm

Introduction

Equipment

Feb. 25th

Ash Wednesday

Ps. 51:1-18

take away verse:

Ps. 51:10

Start by reading Psalm 51.

God knows about all the wrong we've done - and all the good we've failed to do. We've wronged God as well as others, but he longs to forgive us and set us free us from our guilt and from all that's past.

Take a piece of film, and with a WASHABLE pen write down the things you are ready to ask God to forgive.

Then dip the film in the water and receive God's forgiveness - let God wash you with his love and make you clean.

Know that you are truly forgiven!

Dry the film and, with a PERMANENT pen, write yourself a message to remind you that God has forgiven you.

Take a Bible verse as you go.

table, tablecloth,

bowl of water, pieces of acetate, washable OHP pens, permanent OHP pens,

labelled jugs for pens, towel,

basket of take away verses

1 John 1:8-9

Isaiah 43:25

Feb. 29th

Lent 1

Ps. 91:1-2, 9-16

Start by reading Psalm 91.

God wants us to trust in him, to experience his love and peace, and to let him deal with our fears.

Choose a snake to represent something you feel anxious or fearful about, and consider what it would mean to surrender that fear to God.

When you're ready, entrust it to him, and take time to receive his peace.

Before you leave, you might like to 'trample the serpent'...

Take a Bible verse as you go.

table, tablecloth,

toy snakes,

basket of take away verses

1 John 4:18

March 7th

Lent 2

Ps. 27

Start by reading Psalm 27.

God wants us to see his face and hear his voice; he wants us to come close to him and spend time with him.

Take time now, either inside or outside the tent, to enjoy his hospitality. Tell him all about yourself and your life, and let him reveal himself to you...

Take a Bible verse as you go.

pop-up tent, sleeping bag, rug, cushions, Bible,

'Welcome' doormat,

basket of take away verses

James 4:8

1 Chronicles 16:11

Psalm 62:8

March 14th

Lent 3

Ps. 63:1-9

63:7

Start by reading Psalm 63.

God wants to satisfy our deepest desires. Tell him about the empty places in your life; tell him what you long for.

Take some grapes and pour some water, and as you eat and drink, let God satisfy your hunger and your thirst, and let him fill you with his Holy Spirit...

Take a Bible verse as you go.

table, tablecloth,

bottled water, disposable cups, grapes, dish, bin

basket of take away verses

Psalm 73:25

Psalm 145:16

Isaiah 58:11

March 21st

Mothering Sunday

Ps. 34:11-20

Ps. 34:14

Start by reading Psalm 34.

God knows all about our joys and sorrows, and he shares in the pain of those who suffer.

Take a set of people - or cut out your own - and let them represent a family or a group you'd like to pray for. They might be people you know personally or others, far or near, whose suffering you can imagine. Colour them in if you'd like to.

Ask God to help them - and let him show you what you can do.

Take a Bible verse as you go.

table, tablecloth,

joined-up paper people, paper, scissors, felt-tips, crayons, pots

basket of take away verses

Job 36:15

Isaiah 53:4

Hebrews 13:3

March 28th

Passion Sunday

Ps. 126

Ps. 126:5

Start by reading Psalm 126.

God wants to work in our lives, in our tears and in our joys. He wants to bless us - and to bless others through us.

Take some sprigs from the buckets to represent things in your life, good or bad, which you would like to bring to God.

As you arrange them in the vase, offer yourself to him, ready for him to change you and use you.

Let him give you his joy...

Take a Bible verse as you go.

table, tablecloth,

vase, buckets of dead (dried) & alive flowers and foliage, strong scissors, chopsticks,

basket of take away verses

Romans 12:1-2

Philippians 1:6

Matthew 10:8

Palm Sunday

Ps. 118:1

Start by reading Psalm 118.

God comes to us in all sorts of ways, as individuals and as his people together.

Let's be open to him and his love; let's make space for him in our lives this Holy Week - and always.

Make a leaf and stick it down as you welcome Jesus Christ into your life today.

Take a Bible verse as you go.

big table,

A1 circle, green paper & fabric, scissors, glue, bin, palm crosses

basket of take away verses

Matthew 21:7-11