1. Praying Hands.
2. Friendship circle.
3. Dove of Peace
Olive trees represent various aspects of faith, blessing, and God’s relationship with mankind. Praying hands represent individual prayer, the friendship group represents “where two or three are gathered”, and the dove is for the Holy Spirit and promises of God.
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
(Matthew 18 v 19-20)
PRAYER:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Your’s is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and always. Amen
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT:
The olive branch represents peace and friendship. The olive tree represents Jesus and the cross. Olive oil represents the Holy Spirit and healing. The olive grove at Gethsemane is where Jesus prayed before being arrested and crucified.
SONG:
Gethsemane by Stuart Townend
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY:
We have a little group of friends joining hands together under the olive tree, you can make a group of friends too.
CHILDREN’S SONG:
Olive Groves
FUN QUESTION
How long do olive trees live?
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