--- title: "Perseverance -Encouraging others" url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2021-02-08-06-30-00-perseverance-encouraging-others" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Perseverance -Encouraging others ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/blog/Perseverance.png) 8 February 2021 [Mr Mackley](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/author/head) [Worship](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/category/worship) This is the final act of worship this half term that focuses on the value of Perseverance. Today we are thinking about encouragement to carry on, even when life seems tough and we look at a modern day encourager who hopefully inspires us. As always, please leave a comment for others :-) [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/v192dub8EOA?rel=0) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/finding_nemo_4.jpg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2021-02-02-23-55-27-trust-how-do-we-know-who-we-can-trust-wednesday-worship-3rd-february) Previous ### [Trust - How do we know who we can trust? Wednesday Worship, 3rd February](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2021-02-02-23-55-27-trust-how-do-we-know-who-we-can-trust-wednesday-worship-3rd-february) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Mark-Twain-Tell-the-Truth.jpg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2021-02-10-06-00-00-trust-who-can-we-trust-with-the-truth-wednesday-worship-11th-february) Next ### [Trust - Who can we trust with the truth? Wednesday worship 11th February](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2021-02-10-06-00-00-trust-who-can-we-trust-with-the-truth-wednesday-worship-11th-february) ### Comments ##### Year 4 *8 February 2021* God, mum, dad, family, friends, teachers all encourage us. We encourage friends, family and teachers. We really enjoyed the song, however, the man does the actions too quickly. We persevered and gave it a go. ##### Year 6 *8 February 2021* In response to the two questions we are encouraged by: -God -Keep Calm and Carry on Posters -Teachers -Parents -The bright sun We also encourage: -Our brothers and sisters \- Our parents \- Our friends -Our pets Have a lovely day everyone! From all in year 6 :) ##### Mr Mackley *8 February 2021* Thank you for your comments - it's great to see how you have been thinking about the power of encouragement. Be a Barnabas and go and encourage! ##### Andrei *8 February 2021* Beatiful work???????????? Have a beautiful day everyone! ##### Y3 *9 February 2021* Our parents, friends and teachers all encourage us to make good choices. We also encourage our friends to play nice games with us. ### Leave a Comment - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)