Class 3 lead a Candlemas Service

Class 3 led a fantastic Candlemas service at Southwark Cathedral. The theme of the service was light.  The children wrote reflections and prayers on this theme, based on a reading from Luke 2: 22-36.

Class 3 worked very hard on their speaking skills in the run up to the service, including projecting voices clearly, making eye contact and speaking at a suitable pace. All the practicing paid off – incredibly every word could be heard, as the children confidently spoke their lines.

Here are some of the reflections:

Oscar: Light guides me, like it guided Simeon. Light brings to our lives, love, peace and calmness. It is beautiful and endless. Without light, our houses would be dark, the streets would be dull and the cars would be frightening. This stunning radiance, makes me feel the world with Jesus and God.

 

Ella: Light makes me feel safe, warm and loved. Light also reminds me of my family, whom I’ll always be with. Light reminds me of God’s will. I know that the light of God is around me because I believe like Simeon did that Jesus is my Saviour.

 

Sonny: If we did not have light, people would not find their way about. Light sparkles over water and lights up big cities. I love watching the rivers that shine in the sunshine.

 

Marissa: Light is like the bright beaming sun. Light shines like God’s love. In the story of Simeon, he was given the path of light. The light is there for lots of reasons, not just to help you look down at your book when learning. It is also there to help you follow the path of the Lord.

Here are a selection of prayers: 

Lucas:

Dear God

I pray to you for my family who help me shine brightly each day. Thank you that when Jesus was born, he was the light of the world.

Please help those who live their lives in darkness. Help them find happiness through your guiding light.

Amen

 

Sylvie:

Almighty father,

Thank you for light that guides us through life. Thank you for everything that brightens up our lives such as our beaches, families, friends and the community.  Please may you help people feel your light in countries that need it.

 

Divine:

Almighty Father,

All those people who have no light in their homes or outside, please help them. Bless our parents who help us see through the dark times into the light.

Well done Class 3!