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This is some of the work from Church School.Creation
A poem written by Saint Luke’s fourth and fifth graders on September 11, 2011, inspired by Genesis 1-2
In the beginning
I see nothing.
I hear nothing.
I feel nothing.
I taste nothing.
I smell nothing.
Day One
I see a warm yellow light.
I hear nothing.
I feel nothing.
I taste nothing.
I smell nothing.
Day Two
I see the shimmering brightness.
I hear crashing waves.
I feel the salty clear ocean.
I taste the dryness of my mouth.
I smell the strong scent of sea.
Day Three
I see water and land.
I hear waves whooshing.
I feel wet ground.
I taste drops of water.
I smell vegetables.
Day Four
I see the brightness of the sun and the dimness of the moon.
I hear wind in the leaves.
I feel the burning sun on my skin.
I taste the plants that have grown in the sunshine.
I smell the roses and all of the flowers.
Day Five
I see birds hovering over.
I hear the stream stirring.
I feel very cold water in my hand.
I taste the wind blowing in my mouth.
I smell the salty ocean.
Day Six
I see animals and humans.
I hear a big thump from an elephant and snakes slithering.
I feel the heat on my skin.
I taste the fresh fruit from the trees.
I smell the salty sea air.
Day Seven
I see the light shining.
I hear the animals roaring.
I feel the water’s waves against me.
I taste the fruit and meat.
I smell the flowers blooming.
Prayer of Anna and Simeon
By the 2nd Graders of Saint Luke’s (Sept 2010)
Dear God, Anna and Simeon waited their whole lives to see Jesus. Thank you that we know Jesus while we are still young. Please help us see the light of Jesus and feel His Glory. Amen.
Our Creed
By Second Graders (2008)
We believe that God created the universe, including bugs, animals and humans.
We believe that Jesus was God’s Son. He taught everyone about God and helped other people. He died on the cross and rose from the dead three days later.
We believe that the Holy Spirit came to Jesus when he was baptized.
Amen
A Collect for Families
Holy Lord,
Who is gentle, kind, and forgiving,
We ask you to
love us no matter what we do,
help us to have patience with our brothers and sisters,
and give us peace in our families,
So that Earth can be like Heaven.
Through Jesus Christ, Your Son. Amen.
Composed by Saint Luke’s 4th and 5th Grade Church School students. 2009
Prayers for March 7, 2010, 4th and 5th Grades
Collect
Dear God, you protect us. You know we can’t help ourselves, so you take care of us. Please keep us strong and good, and help us know what is right. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayers of the People
We pray for our church, Saint Luke’s, and our priests, David, Lynda, Paul and Andrew. We also pray for Miss Sarah and all the teachers in Church School. Help them point the way to God. Say, God, please hear us.
God, please hear us.
We pray for people who are hurting all over the world, especially those with no homes in Haiti and Chile. We pray for peace in the world. Say, God, please hear us.
God, please hear us.
We pray for our President, Barak, our Governor, Jodi, and all the people who lead us. Please give them wisdom and courage to make good decisions. Say, God, please hear us.
God, please hear us.
We pray for people near us who don’t have homes or enough to eat. We thank you for Person-to-Person and Community Suppers because those are places where everyone can get help. Say, God, please hear us.
God, please hear us.
We pray for our families and friends. Keep them happy and safe. Say, God, please hear us.
God, please hear us.
We pray for people who are sick and the people who help them. If you know someone is sick, say their name now.
We pray for everyone that has died. Help their sad families feel better. If you know someone who has died, say their name now.
Celebrant: Dear God, we give this week to you. Help us to work hard and do the things you want us to do. We love You, and we know you always love us. We pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayers of the People
Palm Sunday 2010 4th and 5th Grades
Help us be like Jesus as he died on the cross: strong, powerful and brave. Please pray for us, Jesus, and help us be more like you. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
Stop all wars. Stop all fights. Stop all arguments. Bring peace to the world. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
Renew our faith in justice. Help Christians work together to make the world fair. Don’t let us give up. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
Give the poor the things they need: food, water, clothes, jobs, shelter and family. Help us be kind to people who need help. Give help to the people of Chile and Haiti, who lost everything. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
When people want to do the wrong thing, help them make the right choice. Help our leaders make just laws and give judges wisdom to make good decisions. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
Help our friends who cannot speak, cannot hear, or cannot see. Help our friends who do not learn as well as we do, and help people with special needs. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
Make me see how I have hurt people and forgive me for the mistakes that I have made. Help me make better choices. Say, God, hear our prayer.
God, hear our prayer.
We pray for people who are sick and the people who help them. If you know someone is sick, say their name now.
We pray for everyone that has died. Help their sad families feel better. If you know someone who has died, say their name now.
Celebrant: On the cross Jesus forgave the people who killed him. And Jesus blessed the thief who was crucified next to him because he defended Jesus. Lord, please forgive us anything bad we have done and bless us for loving you. In the name of Jesus, who died for us. Amen.
