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​WE BOW TO THE EARTH
And give thanks to God, for creation and the good works that surround us.
WE RAISE OUR ARMS
 Embracing the light and power of God’s spirit
BRING HANDS TOGETHER, FINGERTIPS TOUCHING
 Remember all those we love who need to know of God’s presence in their lives.
GIVE OURSELVES A HUG
Reminding us that we are beloved/cherished children of God
HANDS UP 
Meet the people around you; honour the blessing in each of them
And we CLAP!
Awake to the awareness of God’s presence around us and God’s call to us to be present in the world
​May...
God the Father (Creator) 
​ watch over us - 

hands reaching up high above the body
God the Son walk with us - 
hands reaching out wide either
side of the body

God the Spirit work through us - 
hands crossed over the body
Until we meet again - 
shake hands or high-five each other
Amen.

​*Lisa Munro
St Augustine: "To sing is to pray twice."
And if we can't sing in person, why not dance and do the actions of someone else who is singing online? 

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*Robin Murray
3 deep breaths
God, you are above
reach toward the sky
​
below
touch your toes
inside
hands to heart

and all around 
big arm circles

I worship you
​reach toward the sky
and give my life to you
touch your toes
And I love you
hands to heart
with all that I am
big arm circles.

(3 deep breaths) 

- Illustrated Ministry

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  • Home
  • Leader Support & Education
    • Certificate in Children, Youth & Family Ministry
    • Art Of Children and Youth Ministry Course
    • VST Course Cohort: A Spirituality of Race for First Third Ministry Leaders
    • COVID-19 Aware Guidelines
    • Deepening Pastoral Practice Amidst Continuing Pandemic Realities
    • Godly Play Events 2023
    • Leaders Online Gatherings
    • Spiritual Conversations: Pastoral Ministry with Children, Youth, and Families
    • RE-ENTRY with First Third Ministry
  • Resources
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Caring for the Soul and Living during COVID-19 >
      • Life at Home resources for all ages
    • Tips and Ideas for Gathering Online
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • PMRC Imagine Children's Retreat.
  • Marketplace
    • Christian Gifts
    • Our Faith@Home Magazines
  • News
  • Contact