RHYTHM OF LIFE - ORDER OF MEETING
Rhythm of Life Week 1
PAUSE – Taking stock
BECOMING FULLY PRESENT (I-III)
I. OPENING WORDS
We gather with one purpose—to grow together in love as we learn to follow the way of Jesus with all of our lives. This is a space where every voice matters and where everyone has something valuable to contribute. We celebrate with those who are celebrating and mourn with those who are mourning. Through sincere listening, support and open questions we honour each other.
II. OPENING QUESTIONS
· What image would you use to describe this year so far?
· What are some of the things you set out to do this year that you haven’t yet managed to do?
III. STANDING STILL AND COMMUNALLY CONNECTING WITH GOD
The Lord’s prayer
Pray the Lord’s prayer together out loud
Then let every person pray it in their home language too
IV. LISTENING AND LEARNING TOGETHER
Read the following questions twice, slowly, and ask the group to notice which of the questions causes the biggest movement in them:
Who is walking with you?
Who is the enemythat Jesus invites you tolove and pray for?
Which of your gifts can be used to benefit others more?
How does God feel about you?
What is the condition of your heart at the moment?
How much do you invite God into your finances?
Help can you more actively build a hopeful South Africa?
What are you doing at the moment that helps you to draw near to God?
V. WHAT DID YOU HEAR?
VI. DISCUSS
Which 2 questions spoke the most to you? Why do you think that is? Considering the questions that spoke to you, what do you sense God would like to communicate? Considering the questions that spoke to you, what action would you like to take? What is holding you back?
VII. REFLECTION TIME
What stood out for you about the conversation? Did you have any insights? Is there anything practical you would like to do this week as a response? Is there any support that you would like this week?
VIII. BLESSING
May you respond in faithfulness and joy to God’s invitation to you at this moment. May you experience God’s new life and cooperate with the Spirit to bring about greater wholeness and fullness of life. Amen