Faith on the Go…
Faith on the Go! Jesus and the Disciples Rest
Supplies: Bible, Cross, Candle
Instructions: Modify these to meet your family’s needs
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- Choose a family member to be the Leader this week. You can have a different leader each week!
- Gather in a place you can all sit and see each other. You can even change where you meet each week!
- Place a Cross, Bible, and Candle in the center.
- 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 encounter…
Read… Read the scripture together
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?
- Why do you think it was important for Jesus to take the disciples for rest?
- When was a time that was very busy and crazy and maybe overwhelming for you?
- Where is your favorite place that you find rest?
Pray… Choose a family member to pray or pray together the following prayer
Wow God! Thank you for the gift of rest. Help us to find space to love and care for ourselves so that we can care for and love others. Amen.
Bless… While making the sign of the cross on each others forehead or hand say
(Name), Child of God, You are forgiven, go and forgive others.
Optional Activity:
Finding Rest
As a family set aside at least 30 minutes each day this week to rest and care for each other.
