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Interactive Prayers Used in WorkshopOpening Activity – The Light of ChristMaterials – candles, flameless candles if preferred, one “Christ candle,” printed instructionsPreparation – place the candles and instructions near the door to the room. Light the “Christ candle” and put it where it is both visible and appropriate.Instructions:Light a candle for anyone who reminds you of the Light of Christ, or anyone who needs to feel the light of Christ around them today.Light a candle for yourself, because we all carry the light of Christ.Place your candles anywhere in the room that you wish. Make sure to be conscious of the flame, or use a flameless candle if you prefer.Closing Prayer – Opening Heart, Mind, Soul, StrengthMaterials – shapes cut out of paper (in this case clouds, hearts, triangles, and stars). There should be enough shapes for each participant to have one of each. A bowl or dish of water, font, or pool of water.TIPS – Fold the paper shapes in on themselves. For example, the heart can be folded in half, the points of the star can be folded to the center, etc. As the water touches the paper, it wicks through the paper, causing it to unfold. Do not fold the shapes so that there is more than a double thickness of paper. Note that the thickness or weight of the paper will affect how fast the shape unfolds (thicker =slower). Also, the shapes unfold best / more quickly when they are not layered on top of one another. You may need multiple bowls of water around the room.Preparation – Give the instructions aloud and offer a demonstration of how to fold and how to place in the water.Fold the cut out shapes in on themselves.clouds (mind), heart (heart), triangle (soul), star (strength)Pray for the opening of your own being, and that of your congregationPlace them in the water and watch the Spirit work!Example: -? ................
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