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 Psalm 122 . Read it to the kids without telling them it is a scripture and see if they can figure out that it is talking about going to church. Then let the kids read it and talk about what the Peace language is referring to
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: What does it mean to worship? Have the kids talk about why the writer (David) was so happy to worship and what they like about worshiping, what does it mean, why do we do it (it can be a pretty free-flowing conversation)
Application (10-15 min)
• This is where things like a project with a purpose (not just a craft), role play, and other application activities fit in – making it the most interactive of the worship
• Today: Plan a worship- Everyone has something that is meaningful for them in worship. Let the kids plan a worship that would mean a lot to them, they can include anything they want, traditional or brand new ideas as long as they can explain how it is worship and why they want to include it. Once the kids have planned a worship and explained all their components, let them lead the worship they created (shortened if needed).
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.
