Closing Prayer. a. Choose one of the following options: i. Offer a prayer in silence for the person sitting on your right, perhaps in light of what the person shared. Say an “amen” as a clue for the next person; continue around the group. Thank the person on your left for his/her prayers. ii. One person offers a final brief word of prayer, bearing in mind today’s small group experience. iii. Offer a “popcorn” prayer. Identify someone to close the prayer. Facilitator opens by offering a petition; then in the silence following, individuals may “pop” in with a petition of their own. When petitions seem to be concluded, prayer is ended by closing person. iv. Another type of prayer chosen by the group.
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Sources: Spiritual Growth Group Agreement
Closing Prayer. a. Choose one of the following options:
i. Offer a prayer in silence for the person sitting on your right, perhaps in light of what the person shared. Say an “amen” as a clue for the next person; continue around the group. Thank the person on your left for his/her prayers.
ii. One person offers a final brief word of prayer, bearing in mind today’s small group experience.
iii. Offer a “popcorn” prayer. Identify someone to close the prayer. Facilitator opens by offering a petition; then in the silence following, individuals may “pop” in with a petition of their own. When petitions seem to be concluded, prayer is ended by closing person.
iv. Another type of prayer chosen by the group.
1. Welcome
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Sources: Spiritual Growth Group Agreement