Lent is the church season where we spend time (40 days plus the six Sundays) creating spaces where we can grow closer to God in anticipation of Easter Sunday. Some people
give something up as they prepare for Easter and others
take something on as a prayer practice to help them grow closer to Christ during this holy season of Lent.
When we take time as a family to listen to one another and simply be together, our family bond is impacted. These family conversations are way to encourage set time aside for one another. Taking on the tradition of family conversations can be continued after the Lent season.
We invite your family to take on sacred conversations together each Sunday night of Lent and on Easter. Sacred Conversation Kits will be available for families to take during the 6:30 Ash Wednesday service, and on Sunday March 10th in the Children's office and upstairs Sunday School.
Encourage the children to lead you through your families Sacred Conversation. Each week they can set the table with the candle in the middle, share the conversation starter, and help to bless each member in the family. Bless each other formally by saying, (
Natalie), you are a blessing to this family, and place blessing balm on top of their hand in the shape of a cross. Conversation cards include the following:
Week One: My favorite thing about you is ...
Week Two: I felt so proud of you when ...
Week Three: I saw you really try hard when you...
Week Four: One unique thing about you is ...
Week Five: You are special to our family because you ...
Week Six: I am sorry for the time I ...
Week Seven/Easter Sunday: Today is Easter! Pass this card to each person and pray that they will always feel loved by our family and by Jesus!
I pray that you enjoy this special time with your family, learn something new about your family members, and strengthen your family bond! You are all precious children of God! I give thanks to God for you!
You are blessed to be a blessing!
Natalie
