Contemplative Prayer Stations

This contemplative prayer station offers worshipers an opportunity to remember that the call of God is often heard beyond the boundaries we create for it.

This station was originally found at www.crosspointings.org along with the example pictures. Thanks guys!
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Directions for Leadership:

Materials Needed:
Fine washable markers.
Medium-sized smooth aquarium stones (or other polished rocks).
Water fountain.
A poster of Images and Categories that worshippers would typically see as not being “in.” At the top of poster have the question, “Would you accept a dinner invitation from…”
Two Scripture Passages printed out: Acts 10:9b – 16 and Acts 10:47

Set Up:
Present the poster so it is easily readable by participants.
Set up the basin (decorated or covered to blend in as much as possible).
Fill the basin with water.
Arrange the stones around the “well,” along with the markers.
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Directions:
Take a moment to invite God into this time and space. Prayerfully consider the question that is asked on the poster, as well as the scriptures presented. After a while take time to turn your thoughts to a particular person whom you would have a difficult time accepting an invitation from for dinner. If no one immediately comes to mind, ask God to bring someone into your thoughts for you… then listen, be still, and let God speak. When you know who, write the name of that person on the stone.

While holding the stone in your hand, say a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to show you that God is involved with people who are outside of our self-styled boundaries.
Then place the stone in the fountain, to remember that when the Holy Spirit calls people - we are not in a position to keep people “out.”