ACTS PrayerAs a group, pray through ACTS (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication.) Write the letters A, C, T, and S across the top of a large piece of newsprint. As a group, brainstorm things to pray about that fall under these four categories. Have a... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Praying the HoursPraying at regular times throughout the day has been a tradition for centuries in many Christian traditions. In fact, the custom goes back to the Jews in Bible times (see Psalm 119:164). The custom has grown over the years into a practice called... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Prayer PartnersChoose prayer partners in the group. You may want to have women pray with women and men pray with men. Each pair will choose a time to pray together over the telephone for five minutes each day. Use these times as opportunities to share specific... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Praying ScriptureOne of the time-honored practices of the church is praying Scripture. Choose a favorite passage of Scripture, or use Psalm 23, Psalm 51, or John 17. Individually, write the first verse of the passage you choose on a sheet of paper. Pause to reflect on... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Listening DayPrayer is not just talking to God; it is also listening to God. Hold a “listening day” as a group. Meet at your church or at a quiet, wooded park. Spend the first hour praying and worshipping as a group. Then have everyone go to a quiet place to be... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Standing TogetherThis experience comes from Philippians: Sharing the Joy of Jesus . Try it, and you'll gain a better understanding of why it's so important to have others around to help keep us focused on Jesus, especially during the tough times. For this activity,... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences
Honoring Your Parents—No Matter What AgeWith this activity, from Ephesians: Seeing Ourselves in Jesus , you'll learn the importance of honoring your parents—your earthly ones, and your spiritual ones. For this activity, you’ll need: Cups and glasses for everyone in the group Paper plates... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, small group experiences