Small Group Toolbox: Practicing Worship
Summary: A good rule of thumb is to use scripture in worship — verses that declare who God is and what He has done — and give space for praise and thanks.
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What does worship look like in my small group?
Most small groups are between three to eight people. And very few small groups have a guitar player in their group! But that doesn’t have to stop us from the practice of worship. Location does not matter, but the heart does.
Here are some practical ideas:
Take turns preparing a Psalm, or other scripture that declare who God is, and read them verse by verse. We can pause between verses for silent reflection, for praises in our own words, or exclamations of joy to one another how the verses impact them personally. We can also have a time of thanksgiving where we sit quietly together, taking turns to finish this sentence: “Lord, I thank you for _____________,” or “Lord, I thank you for being _________.”
Small groups can play a worship song from their phones and sing together, then linger in God’s presence, waiting and listening. We can go to a park for a walk together and take turns reading scripture or making statements of God’s character: God is good. God is faithful. God is love.
We can agree with one another in these moments and meditate on what is said. There is no need to rush. A good rule of thumb is to use scripture in worship — verses that declare who God is and what He has done — and give space for praise and thanks. Hearing one another worship God in these ways can be impactful and encouraging! It also models worship for new believers. They will learn a lot about God’s character in these times of worship.
