In it, you’ll find directions for the index card activity and the small group discussion questions as well as a suggested speaking outline and ideas on what to talk about. If you’d like more, get your copy of the Joy in Jesus Outline and Discussion Questions. I pray these ideas give you the framework you need to hold a Finding Joy in Jesus Christian Women’s Retreat. Gift Certificates to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s Joy in Jesus Song Suggestionsġ0 Best Worship Songs about Joy Door Prize Ideas You can usually find the right kind of rocks at Michael’s, too. Have the ladies have a ‘Joy’ scripture focus and then decorate in any way they like. This craft can easily be used for your Joy theme. This craft can be adapted to any theme, and JOY works perfectly with it. This simple craft gives the ladies a takeaway they can use daily as a reminder of the joy they can have in Jesus. Related Post: Free- Fall in Love with Jesus Women’s Retreat Theme Joy in Jesus Crafts Faithful Frame and Prayer Plaques Suggested questions are provided in the free Joy in Jesus theme notes (link at end of this post). Small groups provide confidence and those who might not feel comfortable speaking up in a large group will talk when it’s just to a few. Give the ladies a chance to talk about the theme with a small group so that they might better connect with the message. I have a link to the free theme notes at the bottom of this post. The index card activity plus a follow-up suggestion for it is included in the free Joy in Jesus theme notes. It allows them to reflect and promotes talking points. This activity to help women define what joy means to them helps introduce any group activity. Click here to immediately open and download it. I’m a middle school teacher, and one of my 7th grade students drew this for me to share with you. Retreat Games and Activities Joy Coloring Sheet The Balloon Scriptures icebreaker is perfect for a Joy in Jesus theme as it highlights the message that even though Satan tries to ‘burst our bubbles’ we find hope and joy in Jesus’ Word. Use the I Am Blessed icebreaker from Icebreaker Ideas to warm-up the crowd, get them sharing, and help them begin to focus on the theme. James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Psalm 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.Įcclesiastes 9:7 Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do. The Foundation of Joy – Scriptures to Focus On He constantly offers Himself to us, strengthening us, loving us, and teaching us so that we may not only know joy in Him but also live it every day. Throughout this theme, we want to look at how Jesus gives joy to us in dark times, in indifferent times, and in blessed times. Subscribe to the Loving Christ weekly newsletter and get the free Joy in Jesus retreat theme speaker’s outline, activities, and more:
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