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ON HANDS AND KNEES
ALL AGE WORSHIP THAT CONNECTS
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Putting All Age Worship in the Palm of your Hand
Purpose planning posture praise preaching
P U R P O S E
PURPOSE
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Purpose
What is All-Age Worship? Why do churches need
to incorporate all-age worship events into their community life?
p u r p o s eAll-age worship is not:
children having to sit quietly through a regular sunday service
adults being entertained by sunday school items
limited to age at all!
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All-age worship is:
authentic worship within the christian community
in which children learn about symbol, silence, and sacred space
and adults encounter the kingdom of god as god intended
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Matthew 19:13-15
One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
But Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Dont stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children. And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.
p u r p o s eall age worship is:
a teaching opportunity a celebration of the all-
embracing love of god
an intentional opportunity to connect, belong, and include
P L A N
PLANNING
P L A NPLANNING
have you ever been to a new church?
how did you feel? what helped you connect
with what was happening in the congregation?
what hindered?
P L A N
one all age event a quarter
special events e.g. pentecost
3 months to plan! clear purpose and
structure
P L A N engage role-players:
leadership congregation teachers children worship team
MANAGE EXPECTATIONS!
P L A N
checklist - responsibilities
order of service with time schedule
flow management - entry, exit, special items
props e.g. palm leaves
P O S T U R E
POSTURE
P O S T U R E
POSTURE
Practical Activity: Hands and Knees
How does it feel being small when everyone around you is so tall?
P O S T U R E
our posture relates to how we come before god and one another
our non-verbal behaviour crosses boundaries of age, gender and language
warmth, welcome, energy and excitement
P O S T U R E
procession into church adults receive children -
special, important
allocated seated versus family seating
leave the pulpit behind kneeling down space for movement
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PRAISE
Welcome to Calvary Methodist ChurchPalm Sunday Service
with youth and children
Jerusalem ikhaya lamJerusalem, ikhaya lam,Jerusalem, my homeEndilithandayo; That I love Wofezwa nin umzamo wam?Till when will I strive? Ze ndiphumle kuwe. Till I find my rest in you.
Obona nin amehlo am When will my eyes behold Loo masango mahle; Those beautiful gates Nezitrata zegolide,Oh those golden streets Zomzi wosindiso? Of that house of salvation?
Umzi omhle kuneEdenA home more beautiful than EdenOngangenwa soono; Undefiled by sinNezihlalo zawo zihle; Those beautiful seats Ndikhumbula wona.Oh I remember it
Zingandidakumbisa na Can pain and deathIintlungu nokufa? Make me sad?Se ndiyibon iKanana Now I see CanaanEngunaphakade.That never ends.
Namabandl aabapostile Throngs of apostles Angqong umSindisi; Surround the Saviour Nabo bonk abakuKristu,And all those in Christ baya kuya khona. Will also go there.
Ndiya kulangazelela,How I long for you Jerusalem enta;Oh new Jerusalem Imizamo yam yophela There I shall rest Ndakufika kuwe.When I get to you.
Call to WorshipClap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Everyone (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap)
All you people (clap, clap, clap) Shout to God (clap, clap, clap) With loud songs (clap, clap, clap) Songs of joy (clap, clap, clap)
When the Lord comes When the Lord comes When the Lord comes When the Lord comes
Well shout and sing (clap, clap, clap) Fear no earthly thing (clap, clap, clap) Give Him everything (clap, clap, clap) When the Lord comes When the Lord comes
Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Everyone (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap)
All you people (clap, clap, clap) Shout to God (clap, clap, clap) With loud songs (clap, clap, clap) Songs of joy (clap, clap, clap)
When the Lord comes When the Lord comes When the Lord comes When the Lord comes
Well call His name (clap, clap, clap) Proclaim the fame (clap, clap, clap) Of He who stays the same (clap, clap, clap) When the Lord comes When the Lord comes
Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Everyone (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap)
All you people (clap, clap, clap) Shout to God (clap, clap, clap) With loud songs (clap, clap, clap) Songs of joy (clap, clap, clap)
When the Lord comes When the Lord comes When the Lord comes When the Lord comes
See Him enter in (clap, clap, clap) Our humble King (clap, clap, clap) Let us shout and sing (clap, clap, clap) When the Lord comes When the Lord comes
Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap) Everyone (clap, clap, clap) Clap your hands (clap, clap, clap)
All you people (clap, clap, clap) Shout to God (clap, clap, clap) With loud songs (clap, clap, clap) Songs of joy (clap, clap, clap)
The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, Hosanna!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna! Blessed is the King of Israel! Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hallelujah HosannaHallelujah, Hosanna x4 Hallelujah, Hosanna x4 Makabongwe Ozayo, Egameni leNkosi x4 Makabongwe Ozayo, Egameni leNkosi x4 Hallelujah, Hosanna x4
The Laughing SongHo ho ho Hosanna Ha ha halellujah He he he he saved me Ive got the joy of the Lord.
Palm Praise PrayersIn groups of 5 or 6 write down on your Palm leaf some of the things that you would like to praise God for.
Hallelujah Dumo lwakhe(We sing hallelujah to your Glory) Hallelujah Amen Hallelujah Dumo lwakhe Hallelujah Amen
Hallelujah dumo lwakhe
Sivuselele Nkosi Jesu (Revive us Lord Jesus) Sivuselele Amen Sivuselele Nkosi Jesu Sivuselele
Welcome, Notices & Offertory
Candle PrayersHes got the whole world in His hands Hes got the whole wide world In His hands Hes got the whole world in His hands Hes got the whole world In His hands
Candle PrayersHes got the wind and the rain in His hands x3 Hes got the whole world In His hands
Candle PrayersHes got the tiny little babies in His hands x3 Hes got the whole world In His hands
Candle PrayersHes got you and me sister in His hands Hes got you and me brother in His hands Hes got you and me (your own word) In His hands Hes got the whole world In His hands
Candle PrayersHes got the whole world in His hands Hes got the whole wide world In His hands Hes got the whole world in His hands Hes got the whole world In His hands
Hes the King - John 12:12-16
Dramatised Sunday School skit or multimedia clip
Message1. Where do we want to be in the
story Jesus, the donkey, the disciples, the crowd?
2. Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem on the back of a donkey?
3. What does this story teach us?
Closing Hymn
Hallelujah, hallelujah X2 Siyabonga, siyabonga X2
May our homes be filled with dancing May our streets be filled with joyMay injustice bow to JesusAs the people turn and pray.
From the mountain to the valleyHear our praises rise to You From the heavens to the nationsHear our singing fill the air.
May our light shine in the darknessAs we walk before the crossMay Your glory fill the whole earth As the water over the seas.
From the mountain to the valleyHear our praises rise to You From the heavens to the nationsHear our singing fill the air.
From the mountain to the valleyHear our praises rise to You From the heavens to the nationsHear our singing fill the air.
Hallelujah, hallelujah X2 Siyabonga, siyabonga X2
BenedictionAnd now may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,the love of God,and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, evermore. Amen.
P r a i s e longer hymns/choruses -
start and end
Simple, repetitive songs - multilingual
actions - or key words inviting action
participation emphasised!
P R E A C H
Preaching
P R E A C H
PREACHING
prepare a sermon idea for an all age worship event on palm sunday
what is your theme? what is your main point? how will people
remember?
P R E A C H work out in advance who
will be preaching
set an expectation of silence
maximum 10-12 minutes not just fluffy fun! object, poem, catch
phrase, symbol
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