Welcome

Let’s start by going around the circle
and saying our name out loud.
My name’s ______________.
Go around the circle so that every adult and child has the chance to say her or his name (and introduce any dolls, teddies or toys). If
any of the children don’t want to say their name, or aren’t able to, you (or a parent or carer) could say it for them and wave.
It’s time to sing our Welcome Song!
 

Welcome Song: Option 1
➜ Song: ‘The Sowing Seeds welcome song’. Words © Sharon Moughtin.
➜ Tune: ‘Glory, glory, alleluia!’ (traditional). For a taster, see the Sowing Seeds website.
Welcome to St Mary's
Wel - come Name to St Mar - y's! Wel - come Name to St Mar - y's!
Wel - come Name to St Mar - y's! You are wel-come in the name of the Lord.
Go around the circle the same way as above. See if you can remember one another’s names and insert them into the song.
Welcome Name 1 to St Mary’s*
Welcome Name 1 to St Mary’s*
Welcome Name 1 to St Mary’s*
You are welcome in the name of the Lord!
* Insert the name of your church or children’s group, or sing ‘our worship’.
 

Welcome Song: Option 2
➜ Song: ‘You are welcome in the name of the Lord’ (traditional).
➜ Tune: traditional. For a taster, see the Sowing Seeds website.
You Are Welcome In the Name of the Lord
You are wel - come in the name of the Lord! You are
wel-come in the name of the Lord! I can see all ov - er you the
glor - y of the Lord! You are wel - come in the name of the Lord!
Welcome to St Mary’s!
Let’s wave with one hand. Lead waving
Then with our other hand. Lead waving
Then let’s choose someone and show God’s ‘glory’!
Move arms up and down in front of you with fingers wiggling, palms facing out, towards one person.
And someone else! Repeat
Then let’s wave with both hands all around the circle.
Lead waving.
We’re ready to sing!
You are welcome in the name of the Lord!
Wave with right hand to one person.
You are welcome in the name of the Lord!
Wave with left hand to another person.
I can see all over you the glory of the Lord!
Move arms up and down in front of you with fingers wiggling,
palms facing out, towards one person and then another.
You are welcome in the name of the Lord!
Wave with both hands all around the circle.