Words of Welcome
Prayer
Dear God, we thank you for this meal and the joy of sharing it with friends. We ask that you bless this food to nourish our bodies and conversations to uplift our spirits. May our time together be filled with laughter, love, and meaningful connection. We are grateful for your presence in our lives and for the gift of community. Amen.
GRAB FOOD AND START TO EAT
If there is someone you don’t recognize at your table Introduce yourself:
Name and Pronouns
What do you do full time? Work, school, etc. and what do you do/study?
If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?
Family dynamics
Joseph, his beautiful coat, and his crazy brothers…
Want to know more about Joseph and his family? Read about them in Genesis chapters 37-50.
Questions:
What are some of the various dynamics you see at play in Joseph’s family? For example, do you think anyone in particular is at fault for this terrible situation or do various people hold responsibility?
As we head into the holidays, it is easy to be easily frustrated or overwhelmed by your own family dynamics. What are some things you need to think about and pay attention to as we move into a lot of holiday family time? Are your family dynamics different at the holidays than they are ordinarily?
How do you intend to:
extend grace
protect your peace and mental health throughout the holidays?
Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; may the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)
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