Daily Act of Collective Worship
Daily Act of Collective Worship
Summer Term 1, 2020-21
Week 1 – w/c 12
th
April 2021
Childhood
International Day for Street Children – 12/4/121
Childhood
“One of the luckiest things that can happen to
you in life is, I think, to have a happy
childhood.”
Agatha Christie
Reflection:
What do you think are the key
ingredients for a happy childhood?
Childhood
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when
he is old he will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
Reflection:
Do you think the lessons and values
we learn in childhood stay with us for life or
are we constantly evolving and changing
throughout our lives?
Childhood
“A street child has the same potential as any other child, but not
the same opportunities. It is therefore up to those of us who
live better lives to provide such an opportunity to each and
every child”
John Major, Former Prime Minister
Reflection:
What opportunities do you think all children should have in life?
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for the many opportunities that are available to us
that we often take for granted. Help us to remember how privileged we
are, to use the opportunities presented to us and to do all that we can to
help less those less privileged than us. Amen.
Childhood
“Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the children
come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of
God belongs to such as these. Remember this! Whoever
does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never
enter it.”
Luke 18:16-17
Reflection:
What does it mean to receive the Kingdom of God
like a child? Does all faith require a childlike acceptance of
concepts that we can’t fully understand?
Childhood
“The end of childhood is when things cease to astonish
us. When the world seems familiar, when one has
got used to existence, one has become an adult.”
Eugene Ionesco, Playwright
Reflection:
When do you think childhood ends and
adulthood begins? And what marks the difference
between a child and an adult?
Week 2 – w/c 19
th
April 2021
National Pride
National Pride
“Patriotism is when love of your own people comes
first; nationalism, when hate for people other than
your own comes first.”
Charles de Gaulle
Reflection:
What do you think to be the difference
between patriotism and nationalism? Is there
sometimes a fine line between the two?
National Pride
Welsh National Anthem
- YouTube Video
Reflection:
Is your identity tied up with that of a
particular country? What makes you feel
especially patriotic?
National Pride
“You are going to hear the noise of battles close by and the
news of battles far away; but do not be troubled. Such
things must happen, but they do not mean that the end
has come. Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will
attack one another.”
Matthew 24:6-7
Reflection:
Is war inevitable given that our world is made up
of many different nations, all believing that their culture
and beliefs are best?
National Pride
“I think there are few things more patriotic than taking the time to
make your country a better place.”
Michael Moore
Reflection:
What sort of behaviour do you consider to be patriotic?
Prayer:
Lord, thank you that we are able to take pride in the country in
which we live. Help us to use our feelings of national pride as a
force for good; living in harmony with our fellow countrymen and
working to make our country a better place. Amen
National Pride
Reflection:
When is patriotism a positive
emotion and when does it become
dangerous?
What does this image say to
you? Does it show a man
who loves his country or
something more sinister?
National Pride
“
We, however, are citizens of heaven, and we eagerly
wait for our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come
from heaven.”
Philippians 3:20
Prayer:
Lord help us to remember that we are not just members of
an earthly nation but also citizens of heaven. Keep us loyal to
your heavenly kingdom and help us to live our lives by your
heavenly principles of truth, justice and love. Amen.
National Pride
“If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under
God, then we will be a nation gone under.”
Ronald Reagan
Reflection:
Do you think it’s harder to feel
patriotic now that Britain is made up of a
diverse mix of ethnicities, cultures and
religions?
Week 3 – w/c 26
th
April 2021
Endeavour
Endeavour
“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence
- is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Winston Churchill
Reflection:
Do you agree? Is success more likely
to be achieved through great effort or great
skill?
Endeavour
“But those who trust in the Lord for help
will find their strength renewed.
They will rise on wings like eagles;
they will run and not get weary;
they will walk and not grow weak.”
Isaiah 40:31
Reflection:
Do you think faith can give people strength,
endurance and focus?
Endeavour
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The
most certain way to succeed is always to try
just one more time.”
Thomas A. Edison
Prayer:
Lord God, help us not to give up when things
get tough. Keep us focussed on our goals, and give us
the motivation and determination to work towards
them, even when it’s difficult. Amen.
Endeavour
Meet the Superhumans
– YouTube Video
Reflection:
What do you think motivates
someone to set themselves enormous
challenges like this? What inspires and
motivates you to challenge yourself?
Endeavour
“So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the
sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the
race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom
our faith depends from beginning to end.”
Hebrews 12:1-2
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help us not to get so caught up in the everyday business
of life that we forget to see the bigger picture. Help us to remember
that our lives are short and that you have given them to us for a
purpose. Keep us strong as we work that purpose out, and help us to
remember that you are always there to guide us. Amen.
Endeavour
“”To be a champion, I think you have to see
the big picture. It's not about winning and
losing; it's about every day hard work and
about thriving on a challenge. It's about
embracing the pain that you'll experience
at the end of a race and not being afraid. I
think people think too hard and get afraid
of a certain challenge.”
Summer Sanders, Olympic Champion
Endeavour
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge
to reach your full potential... these are the keys
that will unlock the door to personal
excellence.”
Confucius
Reflection:
What goals do you have for life and
how deep is your desire to achieve them?
Week 4 – w/c 3
rd
May 2021
Taking part
Politics
“The best argument against democracy is a five-
minute conversation with the average voter.”
Winston Churchill
Reflection:
Do you think that democracy is a good
system for electing a government or is the general
public too stupid to be trusted to choose their own
leaders?
Politics
“
Everyone must obey state authorities, because no
authority exists without God's permission, and the
existing authorities have been put there by God.
Whoever opposes the existing authority opposes what
God has ordered; and anyone who does so will bring
judgment on himself.”
Romans 13:1-2
Reflection:
Do you agree that the authorities have been put
there by God?
Politics
“The political system is broken, the economy is
broken and so is society. That is why people
are so depressed about the state of our
country.”
David Cameron
Reflection:
Do you agree with the Prime
Minister’s bleak assessment of our country?
Politics
“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and
thanksgivings be offered to God for all people; for kings and all
others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful
life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2
Prayer:
Lord, please be with all those who take responsibility for
governing our country. Guide them as they make decisions that will
affect our lives, and give them the wisdom, integrity and courage
to work towards creating a fairer society for all. Amen.
Politics
“My vote is my voice . . . and the voice of all who
struggled, so that I may have my voice.”
Lyida C. Obasi
Reflection:
Do you think people have a duty to vote?
Prayer:
Lord, thank you that we live in a country where we have the
opportunity to vote, and where elections are conducted fairly and
openly. Help us not to take our political rights for granted,
remembering that there are many fighting for political freedom and
justice across the world. Amen.
Week 5 – w/c 10
th
May 2021
Family
Family
“Family is the most important thing in the world.”
Princess Diana
Reflection:
How important is family to you?
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for our families. Thank you for the people
that love and care for us, and for those that we share our lives
with. Please watch over all the members of our families and
keep them safe until we see them again. Amen.
Family
Family
:- noun:
family
; plural noun:
families
1.
A group consisting of two parents and their children living
together as a unit.
1.1 A group of people related by blood or marriage
Reflection:
Do you think this definition of family is
correct? How would you define what a family is?
Family
“Women's natural role is to be a pillar of the family.”
Grace Kelly
“A woman should be home with the children, building that home and
making sure there's a secure family atmosphere.”
Mel Gibson
Reflection:
Are women still at the centre of family life? Do you think
that women are more natural homemakers and nurturers than men?
Family
“Those who love their father or mother more than me
are not fit to be my disciples; those who love their
son or daughter more than me are not fit to be my
disciples.”
Matthew 10:37
Reflection:
Should God come before family? What
other loyalties and beliefs might take precedence
over family?
Family
Did you Know?
In 2011 nearly half of all babies
in England and Wales were born outside
marriage (47.2%), compared with just 8% in
1971.
Reflection:
Do you think marriage helps give a
firm foundation for successful family life?
Family
“See how much the Father has loved us! His love
is so great that we are called God's children—
and so, in fact, we are.”
1 John 3:1
Reflection:
What can we learn about the nature
of God by thinking of him as our father?
Family
“Family quarrels are bitter things. They don’t go according to any
rules. They’re not like aches or wounds, they’re more like splits in
the skin that won’t heal because there’s not enough material.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Prayer:
Lord, we’re sorry for the times that we quarrel with those we
love the most. Help us not to take our families for granted but to
treat them with the respect and kindness they deserve. Please be
with all families that are divided at this time, and help bring them
reconciliation and peace. Amen.
Week 6 – w/c 17
th
May 2021
Animals
21
st
May – National Endangered Species Day
Animals
“God blessed them and said to them, “Have many
children. Fill the earth and take control of it. Rule
over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. Rule
over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
Genesis 1:28
Reflection:
Does this verse give us the right to treat
animals in any way we choose?
Animals
“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the
way its animals are treated.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Reflection:
Do you agree that our attitude
towards animals reveals our moral greatness?
Animals
“God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock
according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along
the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was
good.”
Genesis 1:24-25
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for the amazing variety of animals, birds
and sea creatures that you have created. Thank you that we
share our planet with a vast array of life. Help us never to take
these creatures for granted and to treat them with the care and
respect they deserve. Amen.
Animals
“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s
soul remains unawakened.”
Anatole France
Reflection:
Have you ever experienced love for
an animal that’s taught you something about
the nature of love itself?
Animals
Reflection:
Do you think there’s such a thing as a soul
and if so do animals have one in the same way as
humans?
Animals
Did You Know?
According to investigators, 40% of the species dwelling
on this planet are facing high risk of extinction and of those 99% are
at risk from human activities.
Prayer:
Lord we’re sorry for the destructive powers that humans have
on the earth. We’re sorry that we put our own desires above the
needs of the world, supporting companies that destroy natural
habitats and contributing to global warming. Help us to think about
the global dimension of our everyday actions and to make changes
that will help save the lives of the beautiful creatures that you
created. Amen.
Animals
Animals and Humans
– YouTube Video
Reflection:
Do you think that animals and
people share a special bond and if so why?
Week 7 – w/c 24
th
May 2021
Environment
5
th
June – World Environment Day
The Environment
“I brought them into a fertile land, to enjoy its harvests and its
other good things. But instead they ruined my land; they
defiled the country I had given them.”
Jeremiah 2:7
Prayer:
Lord, we’re sorry that we haven’t taken good care of the
beautiful earth that you blessed us with. Please help us to be
good custodians of our planet and to work to heal the wounds
that we have inflicted on the earth through greed and over
consumption. Amen.
The Environment
“Climate change does not respect border; it does not
respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big.
Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which
require global solidarity.”
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General
Reflection:
Do you think that climate change does affect
rich and poor equally? What will it take to make
everyone work together to tackle this issue?
The Environment
“You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the
highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and
all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give
life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven
worship you.”
Nehemiah 9:6
Reflection:
Do we have a duty to look after our planet
because it is a gift from God?
The Environment
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need,
but not every man’s greed.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Prayer:
Lord, we’re sorry that we so often put our own selfish
desires before the needs of the world. We’re sorry that we are
too lazy or selfish to make good decisions about the resources
we use and that our actions are driven by greed not
compassion. Help us to remember the impact that our actions
have on the planet and to use our resources responsibly.
Amen.
The Environment
“No one will protect what they don't care about;
and no one will care about what they have never
experienced.”
David Attenborough
Reflection:
Do you care about the environment?
And if so, why?
The Environment
How Do You See the World?
– Cafod Video
“People living in poverty have done the least to cause
climate change, yet they suffer its worst effects.”
Reflection:
Does the fact that the world’s poorest are
affected most by climate change make you care about
this issue more or less?
The Environment
Reflection:
What practical things can you do to
tackle climate change and create a better
world?
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Daily Act of Collective Worship Summer Term 1, 2020-21
Week 1 w/c 12thApril 2021 Childhood International Day for Street Children 12/4/121 Mon Assembly Theme: Trust - Resilience Context: Ramadan, 12thApril 11thMay Wed Assembly Theme: Making the right decisions Context: Finding things difficult
Childhood One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is, I think, to have a happy childhood. Agatha Christie Reflection: What do you think are the key ingredients for a happy childhood?
Childhood Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Reflection: Do you think the lessons and values we learn in childhood stay with us for life or are we constantly evolving and changing throughout our lives?
Childhood A street child has the same potential as any other child, but not the same opportunities. It is therefore up to those of us who live better lives to provide such an opportunity to each and every child John Major, Former Prime Minister Reflection: What opportunities do you think all children should have in life? Prayer: Lord, thank you for the many opportunities that are available to us that we often take for granted. Help us to remember how privileged we are, to use the opportunities presented to us and to do all that we can to help less those less privileged than us. Amen.
Childhood Jesus called the children to him and said, Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Remember this! Whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. Luke 18:16-17 Reflection: What does it mean to receive the Kingdom of God like a child? Does all faith require a childlike acceptance of concepts that we can t fully understand?
Childhood The end of childhood is when things cease to astonish us. When the world seems familiar, when one has got used to existence, one has become an adult. Eugene Ionesco, Playwright Reflection: When do you think childhood ends and adulthood begins? And what marks the difference between a child and an adult?
Week 2 w/c 19th April 2021 National Pride Mon Assembly Theme: Trust - Teamwork Context: If I was in charge Government in action Wed Assembly Theme: British Values Context: St George s Day, 23rd April
National Pride Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first. Charles de Gaulle Reflection: What do you think to be the difference between patriotism and nationalism? Is there sometimes a fine line between the two?
National Pride Welsh National Anthem - YouTube Video Reflection: Is your identity tied up with that of a particular country? What makes you feel especially patriotic?
National Pride You are going to hear the noise of battles close by and the news of battles far away; but do not be troubled. Such things must happen, but they do not mean that the end has come. Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will attack one another. Matthew 24:6-7 Reflection: Is war inevitable given that our world is made up of many different nations, all believing that their culture and beliefs are best?
National Pride I think there are few things more patriotic than taking the time to make your country a better place. Michael Moore Reflection: What sort of behaviour do you consider to be patriotic? Prayer: Lord, thank you that we are able to take pride in the country in which we live. Help us to use our feelings of national pride as a force for good; living in harmony with our fellow countrymen and working to make our country a better place. Amen
National Pride What does this image say to you? Does it show a man who loves his country or something more sinister? Reflection: When is patriotism a positive emotion and when does it become dangerous?
National Pride We, however, are citizens of heaven, and we eagerly wait for our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from heaven. Philippians 3:20 Prayer: Lord help us to remember that we are not just members of an earthly nation but also citizens of heaven. Keep us loyal to your heavenly kingdom and help us to live our lives by your heavenly principles of truth, justice and love. Amen.
National Pride If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under. Ronald Reagan Reflection: Do you think it s harder to feel patriotic now that Britain is made up of a diverse mix of ethnicities, cultures and religions?
Week 3 w/c 26th April 2021 Endeavour Mon Assembly Theme: Wisdom - Independence Context: St Philip & St James s Day, 1st May Wed Assembly Theme: Democracy Context: British Values/looking after other people
Endeavour Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. Winston Churchill Reflection: Do you agree? Is success more likely to be achieved through great effort or great skill?
Endeavour But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak. Isaiah 40:31 Reflection: Do you think faith can give people strength, endurance and focus?
Endeavour Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Thomas A. Edison Prayer: Lord God, help us not to give up when things get tough. Keep us focussed on our goals, and give us the motivation and determination to work towards them, even when it s difficult. Amen.
Endeavour Meet the Superhumans YouTube Video Reflection: What do you think motivates someone to set themselves enormous challenges like this? What inspires and motivates you to challenge yourself?
Endeavour So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. Hebrews 12:1-2 Prayer: Dear Lord, help us not to get so caught up in the everyday business of life that we forget to see the bigger picture. Help us to remember that our lives are short and that you have given them to us for a purpose. Keep us strong as we work that purpose out, and help us to remember that you are always there to guide us. Amen.
Endeavour To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard work and about thriving on a challenge. It's about embracing the pain that you'll experience at the end of a race and not being afraid. I think people think too hard and get afraid of a certain challenge. Summer Sanders, Olympic Champion
Endeavour The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius Reflection: What goals do you have for life and how deep is your desire to achieve them?
Week 4 w/c 3rd May 2021 Taking part Mon Assembly Theme: Wisdom - Inquisitiveness Context: Deaf Awareness Week 4th 9th Wed Assembly Theme: Celebrating sacrifice made Context: VE Day 8th May
Politics The best argument against democracy is a five- minute conversation with the average voter. Winston Churchill Reflection: Do you think that democracy is a good system for electing a government or is the general public too stupid to be trusted to choose their own leaders?
Politics Everyone must obey state authorities, because no authority exists without God's permission, and the existing authorities have been put there by God. Whoever opposes the existing authority opposes what God has ordered; and anyone who does so will bring judgment on himself. Romans 13:1-2 Reflection: Do you agree that the authorities have been put there by God?
Politics The political system is broken, the economy is broken and so is society. That is why people are so depressed about the state of our country. David Cameron Reflection: Do you agree with the Prime Minister s bleak assessment of our country?
Politics First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgivings be offered to God for all people; for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Prayer: Lord, please be with all those who take responsibility for governing our country. Guide them as they make decisions that will affect our lives, and give them the wisdom, integrity and courage to work towards creating a fairer society for all. Amen.
Politics My vote is my voice . . . and the voice of all who struggled, so that I may have my voice. Lyida C. Obasi Reflection: Do you think people have a duty to vote? Prayer: Lord, thank you that we live in a country where we have the opportunity to vote, and where elections are conducted fairly and openly. Help us not to take our political rights for granted, remembering that there are many fighting for political freedom and justice across the world. Amen.
Week 5 w/c 10th May 2021 Family Mon Assembly Theme: Wisdom - Positivity Context: Mental Health Awareness Week, 10th 14th Wed Assembly Theme: Self-sacrifice/Love Context: Ascension Day, 13th May
Family Family is the most important thing in the world. Princess Diana Reflection: How important is family to you? Prayer: Lord, thank you for our families. Thank you for the people that love and care for us, and for those that we share our lives with. Please watch over all the members of our families and keep them safe until we see them again. Amen.
Family Family:- noun: family; plural noun: families 1. A group consisting of two parents and their children living together as a unit. 1.1 A group of people related by blood or marriage Reflection: Do you think this definition of family is correct? How would you define what a family is?
Family Women's natural role is to be a pillar of the family. Grace Kelly A woman should be home with the children, building that home and making sure there's a secure family atmosphere. Mel Gibson Reflection: Are women still at the centre of family life? Do you think that women are more natural homemakers and nurturers than men?
Family Those who love their father or mother more than me are not fit to be my disciples; those who love their son or daughter more than me are not fit to be my disciples. Matthew 10:37 Reflection: Should God come before family? What other loyalties and beliefs might take precedence over family?
Family Did you Know? In 2011 nearly half of all babies in England and Wales were born outside marriage (47.2%), compared with just 8% in 1971. Reflection: Do you think marriage helps give a firm foundation for successful family life?
Family See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children and so, in fact, we are. 1 John 3:1 Reflection: What can we learn about the nature of God by thinking of him as our father?
Family Family quarrels are bitter things. They don t go according to any rules. They re not like aches or wounds, they re more like splits in the skin that won t heal because there s not enough material. F. Scott Fitzgerald Prayer:Lord, we re sorry for the times that we quarrel with those we love the most. Help us not to take our families for granted but to treat them with the respect and kindness they deserve. Please be with all families that are divided at this time, and help bring them reconciliation and peace. Amen.
Week 6 w/c 17th May 2021 Animals 21st May National Endangered Species Day Mon Assembly Theme: Wisdom - Reflection Context: Walk to School Week, 17th 21st Wed Assembly Theme: Equality Context: International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia
Animals God blessed them and said to them, Have many children. Fill the earth and take control of it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. Rule over every living thing that moves on the earth. Genesis 1:28 Reflection: Does this verse give us the right to treat animals in any way we choose?
Animals The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi Reflection: Do you agree that our attitude towards animals reveals our moral greatness?
Animals God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:24-25 Prayer: Lord, thank you for the amazing variety of animals, birds and sea creatures that you have created. Thank you that we share our planet with a vast array of life. Help us never to take these creatures for granted and to treat them with the care and respect they deserve. Amen.
Animals Until one has loved an animal a part of one s soul remains unawakened. Anatole France Reflection: Have you ever experienced love for an animal that s taught you something about the nature of love itself?
Animals Reflection: Do you think there s such a thing as a soul and if so do animals have one in the same way as humans?
Animals Did You Know? According to investigators, 40% of the species dwelling on this planet are facing high risk of extinction and of those 99% are at risk from human activities. Prayer: Lord we re sorry for the destructive powers that humans have on the earth. We re sorry that we put our own desires above the needs of the world, supporting companies that destroy natural habitats and contributing to global warming. Help us to think about the global dimension of our everyday actions and to make changes that will help save the lives of the beautiful creatures that you created. Amen.
Animals Animals and Humans YouTube Video Reflection: Do you think that animals and people share a special bond and if so why?
Week 7 w/c 24th May 2021 Environment 5th June World Environment Day Mon Assembly Theme: Wisdom - Responsibility Context: Buddha s Birthday 19th May Wed Assembly Theme: Sharing the message of Love Context: Pentecost 23rd May
The Environment I brought them into a fertile land, to enjoy its harvests and its other good things. But instead they ruined my land; they defiled the country I had given them. Jeremiah 2:7 Prayer: Lord, we re sorry that we haven t taken good care of the beautiful earth that you blessed us with. Please help us to be good custodians of our planet and to work to heal the wounds that we have inflicted on the earth through greed and over consumption. Amen.
The Environment Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call 'global challenges,' which require global solidarity. Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General Reflection: Do you think that climate change does affect rich and poor equally? What will it take to make everyone work together to tackle this issue?
The Environment You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. Nehemiah 9:6 Reflection: Do we have a duty to look after our planet because it is a gift from God?
The Environment Earth provides enough to satisfy every man s need, but not every man s greed. Mahatma Gandhi Prayer: Lord, we re sorry that we so often put our own selfish desires before the needs of the world. We re sorry that we are too lazy or selfish to make good decisions about the resources we use and that our actions are driven by greed not compassion. Help us to remember the impact that our actions have on the planet and to use our resources responsibly. Amen.
