Discussion:

Explore the following questions in small groups. Then write a couple of your current cares and concerns onto Post-It notes. Stick them on or beside the items from the Gathering activity (umbrella, toys, etc.) that represent these worries. These will be prayed over through the weekend.

Packing List Concerns:

Responsibilities (Cell Phone) - How might the needs of others be an unnecessary burden?

Memories (Camera & Bag) - How might your desire to document life be inhibiting your ability to be present to actually living it?

Shelter Needs (Umbrella) - What fears or cares are on your mind?

Comfort (Inflatable Chair) - What extraneous luxuries are you clinging to as necessities?

Entertainment (Beachball) - What ‘fun’ activities have taken on a draining quality?

Work (Laptop) - How might your job be a distraction to you during this time away?

Closing Prayer:

Pray specifically over concerns that were shared. Encouraged to pray for each other throughout weekend.