Games prayer breakfast

Once you have prayer breakfast ideas about the purpose of your prayer breakfast you will have a better idea of who will be interested in attending and how to best engage them in meaningful prayer. When deciding on the types of prayer to use, consider the ones attendees will be most comfortable doing.

As an example, some people would be very comfortable praying out loud on the spot with others in a small group or even praying out loud in front of the whole group. Leader-led Collective prayer. In this type of prayer, the person at the microphone leads the group in prayer by praying on behalf of everyone. They can be either or clergy person or a volunteer. This is the most common type of prayer in formal group settings and can serve as the main prayer type at a prayer breakfast or can be one of the prayer types used.

Unison prayer. Unison prayer is when everyone says the same prayer together out loud. Other written prayers can be used such as prayers from the Bible, historical prayers or prayers from the Book of Common Prayer.

Or you may choose to write your own unison prayer. When using unison prayer, make sure everyone has access to the words of the prayer via a slide or handout so everyone can participate. Guided prayer. In a guided prayer, the leader uses a written prayer outline that covers different subjects of prayer appropriate to the theme of the prayer breakfast. The leader says a few words of prayer that introduce the next subject of prayer then pauses while participants make their own silent prayers on this subject to God.

After the leader determines that the group has had enough time to say a personal prayer on the matter, they go on to the next subject of prayer. You can write your own guided prayer or use one you find online. Prayer Litany A prayer litany is when the leader prays a few lines and then the group responds with a simple line, Scripture or statement.

It can also be a written prayer where the leader prays a line and the group responds with a written line. A litany can also have different words for the group to pray each time. If you use such a prayer, make sure you provide copies either via a slide or a written copy with sentences in a bold font which the group will be praying.

Prayer concert or Korean Tongsung prayer Tongsung or prayer concert is a type of group prayer where everyone prays out loud together at the same time using their own thoughts and words. The leader starts the prayer time by introducing a subject of prayer and everyone in the group then begins praying out loud to God on the subject. The group prays for a specific length of time and then the leader ends the prayer time.

I have participated in this type of prayer on several occasions, once at a youth leaders group and once at a prayer event. Both times I found it very meaningful and powerful. Praying out loud with each other. In this type of prayer, the group is divided into smaller segments where each person has a chance to pray out loud as they are led. If people are seated at tables during the prayer breakfast, a table might form a small prayer group. Also, guidelines should be given as to the general subject or purpose of the prayer time.

If the entire gathering is small enough, prayer could be done with the whole group. Written prayer. After these prayers are written you can use them in a variety of ways. Silent Prayer. Silent prayer can be used as a way for all to personally pray as God leads them. Prayers over others. If your prayer breakfast theme is focused on blessing a particular group of individuals you might consider ways to say prayers of blessings over them.

One way of offering blessings or empowerment over a group of people is through a prayer huddle where those being prayed for form a circle and the rest of the attendees form a circle around them for prayer.

A leader can say the prayer of blessing or group members can offer their prayers. Another way to offer prayers of blessing over those being honored or supported is through a prayer blessing Scripture circle. In this method, those being honored stay seated in small groups or stand in a circle in groups corresponding to the number of special Scripture blessings chosen.

The rest of the attendees are given Scripture blessings to pray for each person. As an example, we used this method with graduating high school seniors. The seniors stayed seated and the rest of those at the table prayed their Bible verse over the senior, one at a time.

They prayed the same verse over all seniors seated at their table. They also had the opportunity of adding a few of their own prayers for the senior as desired. Prayer stations. Prayer stations are areas designated for specific types of prayer. They can be places to kneel, light a candle, receive prayer with an intercessor, write a prayer for someone or to do a symbolic act such as tying a knot in a prayer blanket or attaching a request to a cross.

If using prayer stations, make sure that they are spread widely enough around the room to avoid crowding and also allow enough time for all to visit each station in whatever order they choose. During a prayer breakfast you can also choose to do an activity. These can either be done in a group at each table or used as a prayer station. Disappearing paper confession or request. You can purchase dissolving paper online and use it for people to write confessions, let go of fears and burdens, ask for forgiveness or write a request.

Follow us on Instagram readingthepictures and Twitter readingthepix , and subscribe to our newsletter. Comments Powered by Disqus. Close Email Address. The Big Picture Follow us on Instagram readingthepictures and Twitter readingthepix , and subscribe to our newsletter. Variations: You can do this outside and students stand in a circle then throw their airplanes, and quickly run to catch the prayers before they land. Materials : Paper and pen Time : mins.

Prayer charades is a twist on the classic game charades with all of the topics being related to prayer. Before running this game come up with different prayer topics for your kids to act out. To run this game separate your students into two teams, and have two students act out the same topic at a time. You can use this to lead to an open discussion about prayer with your students as a great segue to your sermon.

Variations: You can get your leaders more involved by having them judge each group and giving them points accordingly. Materials : written out prayer requests on folded pieces of paper Time : The goal of this activity is to teach your students to pray for people outside of their immediate circle, and how important it is for us in order to strengthen us as a family united in Christ.

About 10 minutes before youth group begins or during another game, hide all of the prayers around the church and then prep the students on how to pray for their community. After let the students go crazy trying to find at least one prayer request each, then have them go to their own quiet spot and pray. Variations: to get the whole family involved send the prayer request home with the student and have them pray for over their request daily.

Materials : A wall, string, duct tape, clothes pin, paper, and pens. Time 15 minutes. A prayer wall is not necessarily an activity but a weekly commitment to making prayer a focus of your ministry.