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Scripture
Jesus said to (his) disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or about your body and what you will wear...All the nations of the world seek for these things, and your Father knows that you need them...Instead, seek His kingdom, and these other things will be given you besides. Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom...For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Lk 12:22-34)
Phil 1:3-6 “I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you…”
Thess 5:16-18 “In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”
Introduction & Welcome (1 min.)
Introduction & Welcome (1 min.)
I. Opening Prayer (5 min.)
I. Opening Prayer (5 min.)
Grace: For honesty and openness to look at our lives and the way we spend our time and energy.
Use the grace or a suggested scripture above to create your own prayer, or use the one below:
Lord, we thank You for gathering us here. As the quarter comes to an end, our hearts are full of different emotions...excitement about Christmas break, anxiety over final exams, looking forward to going home...Help us to not to forget to be grateful for all of Your blessings in the quarter. Tonight, we pray for the grace of being honest and open as we look at our lives and the way we spend our time and energy. Amen.
II. Check-In (5 min.)
II. Check-In (5 min.)
- What were some of your high and low points of the week?
III. Focus Exercise (40 min.)
III. Focus Exercise (40 min.)
Materials Needed: CLC Journal booklets, “Quarter Evaluation” handout.
Introduction
Introduction
By looking concretely at how I spend my time and energy, I can become more aware of what I am committed to and what I am passionate about. The key question is, “How have I spent my time and energy during the past quarter?”
Exercise: Time & Energy
Exercise: Time & Energy
Invite members to pray with the “Quarter Awareness Exercise: Time and Energy” in their journal booklets. Encourage them to imagine God sitting next to them. Use this exercise as a form of prayer for about 10 minutes.
Sharing
Sharing
Ask members if they would like to give honest feedback (both affirmations and challenges) to each person after he/she has shared.
Suggested questions to generate sharing:
- What feelings and thoughts emerged within you during the prayer?
- Did you gain any insights about the way you spend your time and energy? Do you see any patterns?
- If you continue to allow your time and energy to be shaped by these priorities, what kind of person do you think you will become?
- Did you sense any invitations from God during your prayer?
Listening Deeper
Listening Deeper
- What has struck you as you have been listening to others share? Do you notice any patterns or commonalities?
- How have you been feeling during the meeting? Comfortable? Anxious? Curious?
- Is there anything you would like to share after listening to another person share?
IV. Moving Forward (5 min.)
IV. Moving Forward (5 min.)
- Wrap-Up: Thank members for their openness and participation. Discuss the following:
- How can I continue to grow during Christmas break? (See CLC habits in the next page for suggestions)
- How can we continue to support one another during Christmas break?
- If time allows, complete the “CLC Quarter Evaluation” handout.
- Action: Encourage everyone to carry out their responses to wrap-up questions #1 and 2 above. Choose one or two habits to live out.
- Announcements: agree on a group meeting time and place for next quarter.
V. Closing Prayer (5 min.)
V. Closing Prayer (5 min.)
Pray for each other. Concretely, have each person pray for the person on his/her left. Begin by reading the following prayer…
Happy moments, praise God
Difficult moments, seek God
Quiet moments, worship God
Painful moments, trust God
Every moment, thank God.
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