- Reading: Zechariah 8 v1-13
- All age Talk: Forgiveness
The theme of the service is forgiveness and renewal.
Sharing their thoughts on forgiveness.
Forgiveness is explained as apologizing to someone after being rude and
them forgiving you.
Examples of situations that require forgiveness are discussed, such as
being hurt or having something damaged.
Forgiveness is acknowledged as a difficult process, both for individuals
and for God.
The reading from Zechariah in the Old Testament illustrates God's
forgiveness towards the Israelite people after their exile in Babylon.
The Lord's Prayer emphasises the importance of forgiving others as we
ask for God's forgiveness.
Humans are not deserving of God's forgiveness, but God's mercy allows
for forgiveness when we recognize our mistakes and are truly sorry.
The challenge of genuinely being sorry when seeking forgiveness.
The significance of forgiveness in the service's theme of forgiveness
and renewal.
