On Sunday during worship, we are honoring those who educate us. In honor of those who have impacted us with their guidance and knowledge. Take a moment and pray this litany in honor of the Master Teacher:
- Leader: Jesus was a Master Teacher
- Left: His disciples called him rabbi
- Right: which means teacher.
- All: We call Jesus Master and Teacher.
- Leader: Jesus taught using a variety of methods:
- Left: By bringing a child into the midst of adults,
- Right: By writing in the sand,
- Left: By telling stories, asking questions,
- Right: By leading by example.
- Leader: Jesus told vivid stories:
- Left: Of a man attacked by thieves,
- Right: Of finding lost coins, lost sheep and lost sons.
- Leader: Jesus taught with examples that were familiar:
- Left: About lamps, salt, and leaven,
- Right: About sheep and shepherds,
- All: About seeds, vines, bread, and wine.
- Leader: Jesus took time away from the crowds:
- Left: To pray,
- Right: To be with friends,
- All: To be refreshed and renewed.
- Leader: Jesus challenged his hearers to commitment:
- Left: “Sell all that you have and give to the poor.”
- Right: “Turn the other cheek.”
- All: “Follow me.
- Leader: Jesus fulfilled his purpose
- Left: to reveal God’s love
- Right: and to help us respond to God’s love.
- Leader: Thanks be to God for Jesus:
- Left: Master
- Right: Teacher
- All: Amen!
Adapted from “How to Train Volunteer Teachers” (Abingdon Press, 1991).
It can be found at this website: http://www.buildfaith.org/2011/08/25/a-litany-for-teachers/
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