Week 2
When We’re Worried
Based on our survey, it seems that virtually all moms worry. And as we worry, we feel guilty for worrying. But rather than castigate us for worrying, Jesus invites to take up another way. When Jesus says to the the child who has died, “Talitha, coum,” and raises her from the dead, his words can also be translated, “Sweetheart, it’s time to wake up” - gentle words her parents may have said to her every morning.
We imagine him taking Talitha’s hand, touching her cheek, and whispering “Sweetheart, it’s time to wake up.” We imagine him doing the same for each mom caught in a swirl of fear and anxiety. This week, as we study Jesus’ response to worry, moms will have the chance to:
notice where and how Jesus is coming to us in the midst of worry
tell Jesus the “whole truth” about our fear, anxiety, and worry
trust Jesus while we wait, and invite him into those places where we have given up hope
experience the freedom of “looking at the birds”
share our stories of worry and transformation with others
Prep
Read through the study.
Print Bible passage. (optional)
Cue up the video on whatever screen you will be using.
(There is a QR code in your book on page 33. Scan the code to access the video, or use this link.)
Bring blank paper and colored pencils for the opening activity.
Pray for your worried moms, and your moms who feel guilty for worrying. Ask God to be present to them in the midst of worry, and for them to learn how to be present to God.
Session
Remind folks of group commitments. (2 minutes)
Allow each participant one to two minutes to answer the Check-In questions on page 33. (20 minutes)
If your group is large, you may want people to share in groups of 3 or 4.
Have someone read the introduction on page 33. (2 minutes)
Watch this week’s video. (11 minutes)
Complete the opening activity on page 33. (15 minutes)
If your group is large, you may want people to share their word clouds in groups of 2 or 3.
Have someone read Mark 5:21-43 aloud. (4 minutes)
Fill in the chart on page 34, and answer the study questions on pages 35-36. (30 minutes)
Complete this week’s Holy Spirit Check-In on page 36 (5 minutes)
Practice the Breath Prayer on page 36 (2 minutes)
Pray the Leader’s Benediction over your group. (1 minute)
