Faith on the Go! (Now Faith at Home!)  Maundy Thursday – April 9, 2020

Supplies:  Bible, Cross, Candle 

Instructions: Modify these to meet your family’s needs

    1. Choose a family member to be the Leader this week. You can have a different leader each week!
    2. Gather in a place you can all sit and see each other. You change where you meet each week!
    3. Place Cross,Bible and Candle in the center.
    4. Light  the candle. & take some deep breaths. Focus on the candle to prepare for your time together.

 

Share… Share what you are feeling and experiencing this week

  • How are you feeling today…
  • How did you encounter Jesus this week…
  • What challenges did you encountered…

 

Read…  Read the scripture together

Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet

John 13:1-17;31b-35

Animated Bible Story

 

Talk /Journal… Discuss or journal about the following questions

  • What is your favorite part of the story?
  • What challenged you?
  • What did you hear or learn that you didn’t know before?
  • How has someone served you expectantly?
  • What are ways your family can serve others this week?

 

Pray… Choose a family member to pray or pray together the following prayer

Freeing God, Thank you for all of our freedoms. Help us to love and serve others as you have shown us.

 

Bless… While making the sign of the cross on each others forehead or hand say

(Name), Child of God, Be Kind, Love Justice and walk humbly with the Lord. Amen

 

Optional Activities:

Washing the Disciples Feet

Using a bowl of water and a cloth take turns washing your families feet. (or hands)

As you wash their feet share your favorite thing about them.

Pray with them that they asking God’s protection, grace and mercy and that may have a servants heart like Jesus.