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Family Worship

Family Worship. Or – “All-age worship” Or – “You can’t please all of the people all of the time…”. Agenda. Biblical basis for all-age worship Models of worship services Cultural issues Practical tips Conclusion Q&A. Biblical basis.

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Family Worship

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  1. Family Worship Or – “All-age worship” Or – “You can’t please all of the people all of the time…”

  2. Agenda • Biblical basis for all-age worship • Models of worship services • Cultural issues • Practical tips • Conclusion • Q&A

  3. Biblical basis • Exodus 10:9 – worship was to be a family and community activity • I Kings 19:19-21 – the importance of partnering and training between the generations • Psalm 8 – Not just required, but cause and effect of children praising – silences the enemy • Malachi 4:6 – unity between the generations is a key to revival

  4. Biblical basis • Mark 9:37 – the importance of welcoming children • Mark 10:13-16 – the importance of being like children • Matthew 21/Luke 19 – the Triumphal Entry – the role of children and the response of Pharisees

  5. Models of worship services • Sunday School model • Children may be in the “main” service for a period of time • Go to separate groups, usually split by age • Family Service model • All ages in the service for the whole time • Preach usually pitched accordingly

  6. Models of worship services • Separate Children’s Church • May meet on a Sunday or another time • Specifically geared just for children • May have an evangelistic aim • Separate Youth Church • Ditto, but for teens and young adults • Usually a contemporary style

  7. So what is the right model? • There is probably no absolute right model – just what is right for your church at a point in time • Be prepared to hear from God, and CHANGE! • Constantly re-evaluate and adapt as necessary

  8. Cultural issues • Church attendance has been in decline in many UK churches • We live in a “choice” society – if I don’t like it, I can opt out or choose something different • Media like TV, Film, the Internet, are VISUAL • Patience is no longer seen as a virtue; everything must be instant

  9. SHOULD THE CHURCH AIM FOR CULTURAL RELEVANCE AS A PRIORITY? Discuss

  10. How do you change

  11. Into

  12. Practical Tips • Explain what we do, and why we do it • Be clear in expectations, especially of younger children • Be enthusiastic – be a worshipper (“Worship is caught not taught”) • Use a variety of songs, and don’t “label” songs as being adult, youth or children’s – blur the edges

  13. Preparation is crucial Practical Tips • You will get out of a service what you put in • Plan, plan, plan • Prepare, prepare, prepare • Communicate well between the people with areas of responsibility

  14. If you take away nothing else from this session, take this one thing away…

  15. Hot tip number 1 BE VISUAL

  16. Hot tip number 2 BE THEMATIC

  17. Visual elements • Drama (drama is like pizza) • Dances / Action songs • Banners • Video clips • Visual aids – sermon illustrations; notices • People – get different people up front and involved

  18. Hear, see, do • I hear, I forget • I see, I remember • I do, I understand

  19. Practical tips • Be practical (and pragmatic) about the length of people’s concentration spans • Less is often more • Ask for feedback • What’s working and what isn’t? • Persevere • Get a vision; communicate the vision; stick with the vision

  20. Conclusion • All-age worship is an ideal worth pursing • Not easy, but attainable • Children and youth are the future of the church and we should sacrifice to serve them • Need to hear from heaven – get a vision! • Go for it

  21. Questions

  22. Website www.familyworship.org.uk

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