HIGHS AND LOWS: (7 minutes)
Write down one high and one low from your week in your prayer journal. Pastor Breen will gather them in prayer.
OUT LOUD PRAYER/LIGHTING THE CANDLE: Prayer for leaders (5 minutes)
Today we will be learning about how God provided kings for his people. In your prayer journal, write the names of all of the leaders that you can think of. They may be governmental leaders, religious leaders, or even school leaders. We will take turns holding them in prayer, ending with “Amen!”
THE BIBLE Miniseries: Kingdom (30 minutes)
Today, we will watch the first 30 minutes of The Bible miniseries from the History Channel. Stop when you see King David holding up a miniature model of the temple. As you watch, consider the following devotional questions from the ELCA Book of Faith Initiative:
What scares, confuses, or challenges me in this episode?
What is my favorite part of this episode? Why?
What stories or memories does this episode stir up in you?
What is God doing in this episode? What is God up to?
TIME TO SHARE (7 minutes)
When the episode has concluded, take a few minutes to jot down some notes answering the above questions. You will share your answers with the group.
ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY (3 minutes)
In one sentence, describe what you learned during this lesson, as if you are sharing the answer “What happened in Confirmation this week?” with a friend. Write it down in your prayer journal.
HEADING HOME for MISSION (1 minute)
Join together in praying the Lord’s Prayer. Go in peace, serve the Lord!
Deep Roots Confirmation 