Gather for Soul Reports (5 min)
• Youth will gather in a circle and sing “Sanctuary” and offer soul reports about how their week was, and any praises or concerns
Introduction of the Scripture (5-8 min)
• Scripture can be offered in a variety of ways: group reading, acting out, storytelling, video, song – as long as it gets heard once without interruptions by one reader
• Today: Read the scripture John 1:1-18
Message (5 min)
• The message will have the same application concept as the sermon, but at a more appropriate level, and should also contain some context and content information about the passage.
• Message can be interactive, lecture, and/or something else
• Today: The Holly: Let every child make Holly out of paper, paint, clay, or any material you choose.
o When you look at the scripture, what parts of “What is to come” is revealed in those verses? Talk about all the symbolism in the verses as the kids make the Holly. (Symbolism in the Holly is: green year round to remind us the faith is eternal, pointy leaves and thorns because of the crown of thorns, the berries (according to legend) were all white until Jesus died on the cross, and then when the world was in sadness they turned red like drops of blood)
Communion (5-8 min)
• Youth will sing “Let Us Break Bread Together” and gather at the table for a real communion meal. After the adult prepares the group for communion with words and prayer the youth will have a slice of bread, glass of juice and have a “Meal of Remembrance” until everyone finishes.
• Youth will be reminded that while they are eating the conversation needs to be about Christ: bible stories, things they know or learned about Jesus, or questions they are curious about – a weekly reminder will be given that communion is about remembering Jesus, and the words of the institution.
Closing (5 min)
• This should be a time to summarize and review the message and application with a short conversation, closing prayer, and end with the song “Bind Us Together”
• If worship isn’t finished yet, youth will quietly return to the sanctuary for the end of the service.
