'Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go'
Joshua 1:9
Worship at St.Paul's
This is integral to life at our school and revolves around the teachings of Jesus and our core values of Friendship, Respect, Forgiveness, Responsibility, Hope, Thankfulness and Trust. The WOW Committee have adopted five foundation values of Service, Justice, Perseverance, Generosity and Courage.
Each half term is focused on one of these values. Each day we come together for a time of worship in which to learn, reflect and pray. Whole school worship on Monday introduces the theme for the week followed by a discussion and response in Class Worship on Tuesday. Wednesday is devoted to praising God through singing and prayer. On Thursday our Priest in charge Reverand Tim delivers God's message. Friday is our celebration assembly when we celebrate the children's success and reward the golden jumper to the child who has demonstrated our value that week.
Autumn Term 2020 Worships
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Thursday 22nd November was Advent Spirituality Day at St Paul's, where we spent the day with Sue and the volunteers from St Paul's Church. Throughout the day, we thought about the Christmas story and we did advent-related crafts, wrote prayers and had a lot of fun! It was a fantastic opportunity for School and Church to work together and we are already looking forward to the next one!
This song was written for Anti Bullying Week 2018. Directed by James Tonkin A Ninja Pig Production 2018 A very special thank you to all the kids that helped us make our video! Andy and the Odd Socks are patrons for the Anti Bullying Alliance.
Military Voices - 1914 - The Carol of Christmas [Official Video]
iTunes (Download): http://po.st/1914CaroliTunes Amazon (Download): http://po.st/1914CarolAmazonuk Google Play (Download): http://po.st/1914CarolGPlay Buy CD single: http://po.st/1914CarolCDeBay This charity single is raising funds for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, ABF The Soldiers' Charity and the RAF Benevolent Fund. This moving song honours those who served and the millions who died in the First World War.
Today children were shown the picture of 'The Angry Christ'. The title of this picture was kept a secret and children were asked who this could be or represent. The vast amount of pupils stated that this wasn't Jesus, as he is never angry.
Trinity Sunday Worship
Today in our worship we learnt about the Trinity Sunday and how it fits in the liturgical year. Children gave their thoughts on the question, 'What is God?' We started worship with a traditional hymn, Shine Jesus Shine.
DOXOLOGY VERSE 1 PRAISE GOD, FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW; PRAISE HIM, ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW; PRAISE HIM ABOVE, YE HEAVENLY HOST; PRAISE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY GHOST.
Trinity Sunday Worship
Pentecost Worship - 21/5/18
During worship children were reminded about our Christian Value, Friendship. Mr Dugdale spoke about celebrating a friendship (wedding) of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and then a birthday celebration of the church and how Pentecost is the celebration of the Trinity, in particular the receiving of the Holy Spirit. The children spoke how it is hard to see the Holy Spirit, but easy to feel it. We created a Spirit stick, with 'flame' colours that can be waved around to represent the Holy Spirit. This was taken back to each class and supported their class worship on Tuesday.
Rev Alice- Friendship, following our friend regardless of the task ahead! Ruth and Naomi
We looked at Rembrandt's painting about the son who returned after wasting all his father's money. Jesus told this parable to teach us to remember that Our Father God will forgive anything that we have done and are ashamed about. Thank you to Keira, Lillie, Jenson, Lucy and Evie from the Worship Committee who did a dramatic reading based on this story from Luke 15 11-32.
In my distress I called to the Lord and he answered me.
Jonah 2: 2
The Story Of Jonah
Thank you to Harry for being Jonah
You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but love your neighbour as yourself; I am the Lord.
Leviticus 19: 18
Anti-Bullying Week November 2017
Prayers by Year 6
The Rainbow Fish by Reception
Promises by Year 1
A Poem by Year 2
How to mend a broken heart by Year 3
A Friendship Chain by Year 4
Role Play by Year 5
The Modern Day Good Samaritan by Year 6
World Peace Day 21st September 2017
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you John14
Rosh Hashanah September 2017 The Jewish New Year
The festival remembers Creation.
The festival celebrates the harvest.
Mission Possible - South African Visitors July 2017
30.03.17 Rev.Tim brought a special guest all the way from South Africa
Father Lazarus and Rev.Tim
Playing the horn trumpet from South Africa
Fr Lazarus meets the new Dean of Blackburn
Father Mosokotso Lazarus Mohapi is the Dean of Bloemfontein Cathedral. He reminded us that we are all God's children no matter what our differences.
'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.' ... And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.' Mark 10: 14 and 16
16.03.17 Nelson Mandela
Rev. Tim told us about his trip to South Africa and his hero Nelson Mandela who was imprisoned for campaigning for black people to be treated fairly. Once leaving prison he continued his mission for equal rights and became the first black South African president.
09.03.17 The Story of Noah
Thank you to Harvey for volunteering to be Noah
Noah did what God asked even though everyone laughed. This week we are thinking about making wise decisions even when they are tough ones.
02.03.17 A Bag of Worries!
Sing along to 'Don't Worry, be happy'
Our worries can weigh us down like a bag of rocks.
Matthew 6: 34
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself'
Matthew wrote 'If you seek Jesus' kingdom he will take care of all our worries so lay all your worries at the foot of the cross.'
23.02.17 The Story of Jonah and how he decided to fight for Justice in Nineveh
Fantastic audience participation during the story.
Thank you to Joe for being Jonah.
09.02.17 Persevere just like the shepherd who lost his sheep!
Thank you to Farmer Luca
Here are all his sheep!
26.01.17 Persevere and help your neighbour even when it's difficult.
Rev. Tim told a modern day story of the Good Samaritan which taught us that sometimes we are too busy or too afraid to stand up and help others. Thank you to Jack for his very dramatic fall and to Olivia who was on hand to help.
19.01.17 Persevere and follow Jesus' example
Great wigs to retell the story
Rev. Tim told the story of Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego. (Daniel 3:16:18) Thank you to Jack, Toby, George and Alice who adorned some unusual head gear to retell the story.
A short 10 min video of activities at Bethany taken during November 2017. We would like to thank all those who are supporting us in our work. Our orphans and the poorest of the village children are all very happy, working hard and doing well at school.