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		Collective Worship - YOUR WORSHIP
		Four students move forward to begin the collective worship. SPEAKER 1: This morning we are going to see a short video. SPEAKER 2: Then we will ask some questions about it afterwards to find out what you think about everything said in the video. Show the video which lasts about 4 minutes, then play the music as the four students begin addressing the students. SPEAKER 3: In that video Noel Robertson was looking at the church in the present and the past. He said "…Though the way they did things was very different, what they did was just the same as we do today." SPEAKER 4: It doesn't matter which period of history you look at, people have always found a way of connecting with their God through prayer and music plays a big part in celebrating that communication. SPEAKER 1: The music Noel Robertson was using in his church is very different from the music used by worshippers hundreds of years ago. SPEAKER 2: Do you think it makes much difference to God what sort of music we sing in church? Do you think God looks down and says "Yuck I didn't like that hymn? Why did they have to sing that hymn? They must know that's my LEAST favourite hymn of all time!!!" SPEAKER 3: Most people would say God doesn't mind how you worship as long as it brings you closer together. The important thing is to find YOUR way to communicate with God. SPEAKER 4: Even if you choose not to attend a church there's nothing to stop you communicating with God… whenever you like… wherever you are. You can do it walking down the street. You can do it in the middle of playing a game of football or during an aerobics class if you want to, but many people find it's even better if you find a few minutes to have a bit of quiet time SPEAKER 1: Do you have a way of speaking with God? SPEAKER 2: Have you ever tried it? SPEAKER 3: Maybe you'd like it. Give it a try some time. SPEAKER 4: Or, if the idea of ten minutes silence frightens you half death, why not put on your favourite music to inspire you. Just lie back and find out if it inspires God in the same way. All you've got to do is ask and God will respond. Think about it.