Bruce designs Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Eucharistic Liturgies and Para-liturgies. 

Bruce helps bring the Word alive with uplifting music, dramatic presentations of scripture, and exuberant processions, for unforgettable spiritual experiences.

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A conference, rally, mission or retreat day with Bruce can build to a climax in a Liturgical Celebration with active assembly participation. Tria Thompson originally designed this concept. The participants can be divided into the following Liturgy Preparation groups.

These are suggestions only. One of these groups can be used, all of them used, or none of them used; depending on the specific needs of the event.

A complete Liturgy Preparation Packet is available, including a
Help Wanted sign-up kit for coordinators, and a Sacristan Checklist.

GROUP #1: Drama Group 1 
Bruce will coordinate a dramatic presentation of a scripture reading with a group of up to (15-30) youth. Bruce will determine the exact number of students necessary.

GROUP #2: Drama Group 2
Another person (adult or group leader) will need to coordinate a second dramatic presentation of a scripture reading with a group of up to (15-30) youth. Bruce will determine the exact number of students necessary.

GROUP #3: Choir and Musicians  
Bruce will work with youth who like to sing and those who play musical instruments. Up to forty (40) musicians and choir members can participate, more if an established band or choir wishes to participate.

NOTE: It is helpful to have one adult assist Bruce in the supervision of the above groups.

The following groups will be led by adults who should receive written instructions at least a week ahead of time.

GROUP #4: Entrance and Recessional Processions (click to see the document)
Up to thirteen (13) youth can participate in this group. Students will process with special kites provided by Bruce. Two adults are needed to coordinate this activity.

GROUP #5: The Table Setting   (click to see the document)
Up to ten (10) students can participate in this festive table setting. Two teachers are needed to coordinate this activity. If the day concludes with a Non-Eucharistic Liturgy this group may not meet.

GROUP #6: Prayers of the Faithful   (click to see the document)
Up to fifteen (15) youth are needed to write and recite the Prayers of the Faithful for the Liturgy. One adult is needed to coordinate this activity.

GROUP #7: Poster Art  (click to see the document)  
The remaining youth/students will participate in a poster art project which synthesizes the retreat/conference experience through a visual medium. These posters will be hung in the Main Assembly Hall. Several adults/teachers will be needed to coordinate this art project. (Note: One adult/teacher per 30 students should be adequate.)

Bruce Deaton, PO Box 12469, Covington, KY 41012-0469, USA
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