A Bead Necklace and a Cross

Take turns sharing what you worry about and hope for.

Have a bead necklace and a cross. (Any set of beads will do, even costume jewelry. You can make a cross out of two small tree branches tied or nailed together.) Explain that the cross symbolizes hope and that the beads represent our worries. Pass the cross in one direction and the beads in another. As they are passed from person to person have those holding the cross explain that for which they hope. Likewise, have those holding the beads describe one thing they worry about. Alternate between the cross and the beads. When the beads and cross meet ask the person to drape the beads on the cross. Ask the group what that symbolizes to them.

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