b'C L A S S R O O M I D E APRAYER SERVICEWE ARE ALLPRECIOUS IN GODS SIGHTFocus: In this prayer service, the students explore cultural diversity, their own personal uniqueness, and how all people are precious to God.Isaiah 43:12, 45Leader:MATERIALSIn the name of our glorious Creator God, whose NEEDED imagination dreamed up the beauty of our trees, bushes, and plants, I welcome you to this time of worship. We turn to God to hear words of comfort and love. poster board with outlineReader: of a tree drawn Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; small papers on whichI have called you by name: you are mine.leaves will be drawn When you pass through waters, I will be with you;through rivers, you shall not be swept away.crayons or markers When you walk through fi re, scissors for cuttingyou shall not be burned,nor will fl ames consume youpaper into leaves Because you are precious in my eyes, instrumental music and honored, and I love youFear not, for I am with you.(Isaiah 43:12, 45) Adapted from Prayer Service 7, offered as part of the online resources for The Catholic Youth Bible , 4th Edition. The original service can be found at https://www.smp.org/resourcecenter/resource/12884/. The Blessing in this prayer service is adapted from Inspiration from Indian Legends, Proverbs, and Psalms, compiled and edited by R. L. Gowan (Rapid City, SD: American Ministries International, n.d.), page 59. The Scripture quotes are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, D.C. All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owners. 44 AspireVolume 1//Fall 2019 Subscribe today!smp.org/aspire'