“When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew 28.17) Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on Easter. You can view more photos… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Easter & Doubt (Matt 28)”
Category: Matthew
Interactive Prayer Stations for Transfiguration
25 All who want to save their lives will lose them. But all who lose their lives because of me will find them. (Matthew 16.25) These prayer stations on… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations for Transfiguration”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Baptism & Epiphany
“11 They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Baptism & Epiphany”
Nativity Story of the Drummer Boy
Instead of a typical Christmas sermon, I wanted to do something that wove in storytelling and singing. Rather than using scripture to tell the story of Mary… Read more “Nativity Story of the Drummer Boy”
Interactive Nativity Story
I am always looking for different ways to tell the Nativity story in an interactive and engaging way. This year, I came across this version of reading “The… Read more “Interactive Nativity Story”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Forgiveness (Matt 18)
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered,… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Forgiveness (Matt 18)”
How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III
At the Next conference, I shared about a gathering where we gathered the 22 churches in San Francisco to see how we could better partner with one… Read more “How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part III”
Help the Children: Empower or Save?
13 Some people brought children to Jesus so that he would place his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded them. 14 “Allow the children to come to… Read more “Help the Children: Empower or Save?”
A Sunday (2) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Epiphany
“When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt… Read more “A Sunday (2) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Epiphany”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Hunger Awareness
“The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9 Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.'” (Matthew 22.8-9)
The parable of the Wedding Banquet speaks of a wedding reception that was fit for a king and yet all those typically considered unworthy were invited to the feast. There was plenty for all. In the month of October, my church focused the whole month on hunger awareness. Interactive prayer stations are a wonderful opportunity for people to reflect on their participation, experience, and thoughts on hunger issues in the community and the world.
The interactive prayer stations are meant to be intergenerational. (For more specific instructions on layout, purpose, design, and more ideas, you can view previous posts tagged under “Interactive Prayer Stations.”) You can see more pictures of these prayer stations here.
Interactive Prayer Station #1: Appetizer
Materials: Basket, Leftover Communion Bread
These are the leftovers from last Sunday’s communion. Is grace offered only for some or for all? How do you approach food that already has “bites” taken out of it?
How might others feel getting our leftovers?
for themselves?
for their children?
for their future?
take time to let this settle into you now . . . invite God to place this in your faith journey.
Interactive Prayer Station #2: Main Course
Materials: Stone Soup Story, Pencils, Paper
NOTE: The story Stone Soup was read before the interactive prayer stations. Participants were instructed to bring a vegetable or ingredient from their pantry to worship.
Tell your own story about food, of being hungry, of having plenty, of sharing or of receiving.
reflect on the significance of this now . . . invite God to add this to your faith journey.
Interactive Prayer Station #3: Dessert
Materials: Dessert Plate, Fork, Knife, Spoon, Dinner napkin, Pencils, Paper, Paper Coin Boxes
What action do you intend to take as you step away from your meal and as you acknowledge Jesus as the bread of life, for all people?
You may wish to take a coin box and return it at the end of the month, to feed a family or two in our Harvest Pantry Ministry.
allow this to become part of you now . . . invite God to add this to your faith journey.
Still Waters 