1. Please check-in, fill out a name tag, and sit with your parents.
Welcome!
Please check-in, fill out a name tag, and sit with your parents.

2. Opening Prayer

3. Quiz (on last week’s lesson)

4. 1. A supplication prayer…
Admits sins.
Is for someone.
Asks for something
None of the above
Prayer Quiz! 

5. Prayer Quiz!  2. A confession prayer… Admits sins. Is for someone.
Asks for something
None of the above
Prayer Quiz!

6. 3. True or false: All Christians must pray with hands folded.
Prayer Quiz!

7. Prayer Quiz!  4. Psalm 23 provides Love Comfort Peace
All of the above
Prayer Quiz! 

8. 5. True or false: Lectio Divina was invented by Martin Luther.
Prayer Quiz!

9. 6. True or false: You can worship with your hands raised at Faith.
True
False
Prayer Quiz!

10. Today’s Lesson Faith in Life - Forgiveness
As a group, let’s define today’s Key Word.

11. Key Words FORGIVENESS:
To pardon or excuse someone for causing you pain. Forgiveness is one of the hardest, and most important, things we are called to do as Christians.

12. Answer the Small Group Discussion Questions on your worksheet.
At your table:
Answer the Small Group Discussion Questions on your worksheet.

13. Think of a time when you were forgiven for something really big
Think of a time when you were forgiven for something really big. What was it like?

14. Read Matthew 5:43-44 Who are your enemies?
Why does Jesus tell us to love them?
How can we love them?

15. Read Luke 23:34
Imagine if you were one of the people mocking Jesus. How would Jesus’ words of forgiveness make you feel?
How does this story give you strength to forgive the people who have wronged you?

16. Read Colossians 3:13
What is your natural tendency when you’ve been hurt – payback or forgiveness?
What reaction do most of your friends have in similar situations?

17. Read the Fifth Petition (SC pg. 21)
Why does Luther believe we should be forgiving?
It’s a natural tendency of being part of the vine – John 15:5 – our fruit is love.

18. Sanctus Real Song: “Forgiveness”

19. “Forgiveness” Reflection
Close your eyes and think of someone in your life who needs your forgiveness (maybe even yourself).
What steps can you take to forgive that person?
Write a prayer of forgiveness on your worksheet.

20. At your table: Share: Your highs and lows from the week
Write down prayer requests
Choose someone to pray later

21. Reminders! Confirmation Class switches to Tuesdays on March 6!
Read SC pgs about Baptism for Mar. 6
15 sermon notes & 15 service hours due May 1st

22. “We’re Gettin’ Weird – Part 2” (Weird stories from Church History)
Sunday Night FLY
7-8:45pm
“We’re Gettin’ Weird – Part 2”
(Weird stories from Church History)

23. Choose a Prayer Posture
Sitting
Standing
Kneeling
Lying down
Slowly walking
Hands raised

24. Closing Prayer
L: Loving God, thank you for giving us Jesus to teach us how to forgive others.
A: So we can forgive, too.

25. L: Help us to follow his example of forgiveness with the people we encounter after we leave this place.
A: So we can forgive, too.

26. L: Give us the courage to swallow our pride and seek a greater good in all of our relationships.
A: So we can forgive, too.
L: We lift up the following people today:

27. Have a wonderful week! Go in peace and serve the Lord!