Upper Woodford class - Worship theme

                                                             Our Worship theme this term is ‘Forgiveness’

What does forgiveness mean to you? Is it letting go of something hurtful? Is it giving someone another chance?

When have you been forgiven? Maybe a friend forgave you for a mistake, or a family member understood when you made a wrong choice.

Who could you offer forgiveness to today? A classmate? A sibling? Even yourself?

Here are some Forgiveness heroes in the Bible:

Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 45)

Joseph was treated terribly by his brothers—sold, lied about, forgotten. Yet when he saw them again, he chose forgiveness instead of bitterness. He provided food during the famine and welcomed them back into his life.

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)

A son ran away, wasted everything, and expected anger when he returned home. Instead, his father forgave him with open arms and celebrated his return. This story shows us God’s generous forgiveness.

Jesus and Peter (John 21:15–19)

Peter denied Jesus three times, but Jesus didn’t push him away. Instead, He forgave Peter and trusted him with important work in building the early church.

What Forgiveness Teaches Us

Forgiveness doesn’t say, “What happened was okay.”
It says, “I choose to move forward with peace and understanding.”
It helps our hearts heal, rebuilds relationships, and reminds us that everyone can learn from their mistakes.