Here is the handout in ODT Lent series – 3 hour – Instruction sheet and PDF Lent series – 3 hour – Instruction sheet formats.
I have found that handing out a little slip of paper with instructions on, can help people know what and when to do, to participate in a service. Sometimes I might just highlight their section, and sometimes I might highlight, and give a slip of paper. What follows will give you an idea of what you could do.
Passion 12:00
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 2 to 5
The gong will sound at 12:25, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Devotion 12:25
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 6 to 8
Lead the way and eat an olive, then return to your seat.
The gong will sound at 12:50, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Loyalty – Judas section 12:50
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 9 to 13
You will be distributing palm crosses part way through.
At the end of your readings, please lead the way and place your palm cross at the foot of the candle/cross.
The gong will sound at 13:10/1:10pm, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Loyalty – Roman Soldier 13:10 / 1:10pm
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 14 to 15
The gong will sound at 13:30/1:30pm, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Loyalty – Peter 13:30 / 1:30pm
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 16 to 18
Please lead the way by coming forward and cupping the candle to feel its warmth.
The gong will sound at 13:50 / 1:50pm, please come forward, read the last little bit, then extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Gratitude 13:50 / 1:50pm
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 19 to top of page 21
The gong will sound at 14:15 / 2:15pm, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Grace 14:15 / 2:15pm
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 21 to top of 24
The gong will sound at 14:35 / 2:35pm, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.
Love 14:35 / 2:35pm
Your section begins at the time above.
You’ll know when it’s time because the singing bowl will ‘gong’
Please come forward to read your parts. Pages 24 to 28
The gong will sound at 14:55 / 2:55pm, come forward to extinguish your candle.
The next person will then start with their section.