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Group V: Thanksgiving
This group will discuss giving thanks to God for all the gifts He has given us.
- Bible Verse: "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (I Thessalonians 5:18)
- Other Verses: Mark 15:33-39; John 3:1-212, Acts 13:44-52; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6;10; Ephesians 1:16-23; 2 Peter 1:16-21.
- In what ways can we thank God in our prayers?
- Discuss examples of thanksgiving prayers in the Badarak.
- Why are prayers of thanksgiving important?
- Group Exercise: "Popcorn prayer" Have group members each randomly call out things for which they are thankful. After each person offers their prayer, the entire group should together say, "Lord, hear our prayer."
- Individual Exercise: Have each participant write a personal prayer of thanksgiving.
Individual
Working Groups
- Group I: Adoration (Praise)
- Group II: Intercession (Petition)
- Group III: Supplication
- Group IV: Repentance (Confession/Forgiveness)
- Group V: Thanksgiving