Easter 6 C: No fear

Bible Readings: Acts 16:1-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, John 5:1-9, John 14:23-29. Theme: No fear

About the photo: The two small boys on this ride instinctively lean into their fathers for protection or comfort or whatever.
Drama: Do You Promise?
Found in Mega Drama 5 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book, 2002, ISBN 0859109194, page 52 (pictured at left).
Listening Song: Song of David (Psalm 67)
By Maire Brennan on her album, Perfect Time.
Listening Song: Never Alone
By Barlow Girl on their album, Never Alone.
Listening Song: Fearless
By dc Talk on their album, Supernatural.
Listening Song: You're Here
By Sixpence None the Richer on the album, City on a Hill: Songs of Praise and Worship.
Listening Song: Breathe
By Sixpence None the Richer on their album, The Best of Sixpence None the Richer.
Film Clip: The Shawshank Redemption
The scene where Red first meets Andy in the prison yard and in a voice over tells us that Andy seems to have a an invisible coat (or peace?) which enables him to withstand the rigours of prison life. At about the 28 minute mark depending on whether you are using a DVD or video.
Questions on the Film Clip:
How can we be like Andy?
How is or can God be an invisible coat for us?
Flash Movie: Holy Spirit
Found at www.digistry.com
Story: Obedience
Story 463 in 750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers and Writers by Craig Brian Larson and Leadership Journal, Baker Books, 2002, ISBN 0801091551, (pictured in an earlier blog)
Response Activity: The Holy Spirit
Display a list of words and phrases which describe the Holy Spirit (based on the John 14 reading). Ask people to select the one that they think is most useful to them right now and then talk about it with a neighbour.
Response Activity: Preparing for Worship
I know this sounds a bit of a contradiction but I think this little exercise, although well suited to the start of worship, also could introduce a time of contemplation in response to the John 14 reading or sermon or whatever. Found in Multi-Sensory Prayer by Sue Wallace, Scripture Union, 2001, ISBN 1859994652, page 55 (pictured in an earlier blog).