A reading based on Psalm 23 that focuses on contentment.
Tami Rudkin
Begin your worship time asking your group to make a list of the things they have in their lives because of God, i.e. peace, joy, sense of security, etc. After you have given them a couple of minutes to do that, ask them to share one of the things they wrote down. Have someone in your group read Psalm 23 and follow that up with the, I shall not want, reading. Highlight different lines and paragraphs ...
Participate in an activity that encourages thankfulness instead of materialism.
Tami Rudkin
Things you will need:
5-7 pieces of play money for each person (paper money or coins)
Fine-tipped markers
Small chest or basket
As people are getting seated, hand out 5-7 pieces of play money to each person. Explain to them that we are going to be thinking of our treasures, and the play money is symbolic of those riches. Ask them to take a few minutes to ponder their riches and to write a different ...
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Session One
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