Week 6, Worship / Why Church

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2.Tools
A.the  lectionary is a three year schedule of readings
B. using a lectionary helps people walk through the Bible without focusing in only one reading or concept.
C. the seasons of the church year: I. Advent, II. Christmas, III. Epiphany, IV. Lent V. Easter, VI Pentecost, VII. Ordinary Time
D. we observe the seasons to help us walk though the life of Christ
E. the colors and symbols of the seasons include: I. Advent, Purple, Candles wreaths II. Christmas, White, candles III. Epiphany, green, light, star, wise men IV. Lent Purple, lamb, V. Easter, White, lily empty cross, empty tomb VI Pentecost, red, dove, flame VII. Ordinary Time, green, crown
F. What are some other symbols of our faith? Various crosses, the fish

3. Worship
A. worship is the praising and glorifying of God
B. attending formal “church” services helps to strengthen the community and is a place to support one another in our faith journeys.worship is the praising and glorifying of God
C. Do we “worship” outside our churches? If so, where and how? (this is a personal observation)
D. What are the parts of meaningful worship? Are these the same for everyone? (this is a personal observation)

4. The Trinity
A. The Trinity is God in the form of the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit..

B. How do you experience God the parent(Father)? God the Christ(Son)? and God(the Holy Spirit)?(this is a personal observation)