Worship Leading at AYF

Below are a few ideas/advice, we as leaders feel will  enhance
 the important task of leading our worship times together.

• It's always great to start with a prayer to dedicate the time to God and create a reflective, responsive atmosphere.  
 
• Even though it's creative, we recommend for you to not organise a worship activity which involves everyone moving around or   writing on paper. These activities work best with smaller groups (and we're not exactly small!) or when we’ve got more time, e.g.
on Cloverley or Camp. If you want to do something else creative then why not listen to a Christian track whilst people think about something you’ve asked them to, or watch a short video clip that may relate to the epilogue or that has inspired you. Please remember to provide Rob with the music or video in advance.  
 
• Try and find out in advance who is giving the talk and who is going to be in the band so you can ask them what the theme is and link everything with what you decide to do. If you are struggling with this, contact any of us leaders and we'll get you in touch with them.   
 
• If you have said you will lead worship with a friend who can't make the evening anymore or who isn't prepared to do it, again,
let one of us leaders know. We are more than happy to help you.
 
• We have the time of worship to come together and reflect and of course, worship God. It's a good way to show the non-Christians what Christianity means to us and how important worship is as part of our lives.  

• Even though you may feel nervous and/or embarassed by standing up at the front and leading our epilogue worship time, do try and remember to speak clearly and let everyone know exactly what's going to happen. Everyone knows how daunting it must be to stand up in front of a group- we're all supportive of you!