MWOL flourish

Primary School age

Why is this important?

God wants all of us to be very best versions of ourselves, and God wants that for every living thing - not just human beings, but every animal and plant. We can help the whole of God’s creation to flourish - to grow, to be healthy, to be fully alive.

Question

Do you have a favourite animal? Or a favourite food that comes from plants? A favourite flower?
How could you show your favourite animals and plants that you want the very best for them? How could you live in a way that gives them the best chance of flourishing?

Suggestion

Plant something and take care for it as it grows. What do you notice? What does the plant need to grow?

Find out about how your church or local community is responding to climate change - you could ask your minister, youth group leader or parents/guardians what they are doing and see if you can help them think of other ideas.

Prayer Prompt

Go outside. What do you see, hear, smell or feel?

Pray to God silently or by speaking. Reflect on things you have noticed.
Praise God for the wonderful world that God created.

Ask God for help to look after the world.

Secondary School age

Why is this important?

The natural world is beautiful and amazing. And you are also beautiful and amazing, partly because you are part of the earth as well as the universe, lovingly woven from the same fabric.

We are currently in a climate emergency requiring urgent action, but the good news is that by learning about God’s love for creation and our place within it, we can learn to take care of the world we live in.

Question

What can you do practically to help creation flourish?

Suggestion

Go for a walk outside and pay attention to nature, wherever you see it: from flowers in people’s gardens, to weeds popping up in-between paving slabs, and the clouds overhead. When you see something that catches your eye, take a photo of it.

Prayer Prompt

Next time you are in a science lesson at school or watching something science-y on TV, praise God for the way that the world is wonderfully made.

Youth Leaders

Why is this important?

As Christians, we believe that God doesn’t just promise life, but life in all its fullness. We want all of God’s created Kingdom not just to survive but to flourish. God created not just humans, but every animal and plant. It’s only by recognising that we are part of creation and caring for the world around us that all creation can flourish.

Question

What is your favourite part of God’s creation?
What ways do you help God’s creation flourish?
How could you do more?

Suggestion

Plant something and take care for it as it grows.
Find out your carbon footprint and how you can reduce your impact using a carbon footprint calculator such as: footprintr.me.

Prayer Prompt

Go outside. What do you see, hear, smell or feel?
Pray to God silently or by speaking. Reflect on things you have noticed.
Praise God for the wonderful world that God has created.
Thank God for……. (the things that have been noticed).
Ask God for help to look after the world.

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