TGIF: Thank God I’m Found: S’mores & Prayer Circles FUN Backyard Kickoff - NEW

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Hey future TGIF-er,

You didn’t land on this page by accident.

Check us out! We’re FUN & AWESOME (by the grace of God)!

This might just be that divine nudge you didn’t even know you were praying for.

Welcome to TGIF: Thank God I’m Found—a brand-new kind of community of Belivers built for real people with real questions who crave real connection.

We’re kicking things off with our 2nd TGIF Night, and you’re officially invited.

🔥 What’s happening?

We’re lighting the fire (literally and spiritually).
Think:
• firepit
• s’mores
• a backyard under the stars
• conversations that actually matter
• and a practical, powerful prayer practice that can shift your life.

💎 YOU ROCK: A TGIF Prayer + Power Experience

Theme: “If This Rock Could Talk, It Would Tell You: God’s Not Done.”

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STEP 1: Pick Your Rock

When you arrive, you’ll choose a rock from the table — they’ll be turned face down.

👉 Flip it over to reveal a hand-written Bible verse.
That’s your verse for the night. Not random. Chosen.

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STEP 2: Small Group Deep Dive

After reading your verse, reflect with your small group using these soul-stretching prompts. Choose 2–3 to explore:

🔍 YOU ROCK Reflection Prompts:

1. If this verse became your theme for the year, what would shift?
2. What version of you is this verse calling forth — and what needs to be laid to rest?
3. Where are you still playing small — and this verse won’t let you anymore?
4. If this verse became your spiritual tattoo, what would it remind you of daily?
5. What silent prayer or hidden fear is this verse daring you to speak aloud?
6. If you circled this verse for 40 days… what miracle would you hope for?
7. What would your life look like if you lived like this verse was already true?

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STEP 3: Draw Your Prayer Circle (on the back of the rock)

✍️ What’s a Prayer Circle?

Mark Batterson teaches that circling your prayers is a bold act of faith — drawing a spiritual line around the thing you’re believing for, and saying, “God, I’m not backing down. I’m standing on this.”

This is more than a doodle.
It’s a declaration.

👉 On the back of your rock:

1. Draw a circle.
2. Inside it, write your boldest, most specific prayer — something only God can do.

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💡 Need ideas? Here are 10 real, rock-sized prayers you can borrow:

🙏 For Healing
• “Heal my body and calm this storm inside me.”

💔 For Relationships
• “Restore peace between me and the one I love.”

🧭 For Direction
• “Show me the next right step — and give me peace to take it.”

💼 For Finances or Purpose
• “Open the right door, Lord — the one that aligns with my calling.”

😣 For Anxiety or Peace
• “Replace my panic with peace and remind me You’re near.”

🪞 For Identity or Worth
• “Help me believe I’m worthy of love and more than my past.”

🔥 For Courage
• “Give me the boldness to do the thing I keep avoiding.”

✝️ For Faith Renewal
• “Reignite my faith. Help me feel You again.”

👨‍👩‍👧 For Family
• “Protect my kids. Lead them even when I can’t.”

❤️‍🩹 For Forgiveness
• “Help me forgive what still hurts and let go for real.”

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Every time you see that rock, say to yourself:
“God’s not done yet.”

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STEP 4: Our Closing Verse

We’ll end the night by speaking this over ourselves and each other:

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” — Psalm 18:2

💫 Come if you’re:
• Curious about prayer but don’t do “churchy”
• A Jesus-lover with a wild past or an open mind
• In a life transition and craving spiritual community
• Single, married, over it, under it, or just here for the s’mores

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🧺 What to bring:
• You (yep, just as you are)
• A comfy blanket
• A snack or app to share
• Something to sip on
• An open heart and positive vibes

We’ll provide s’mores supplies and bottles of water—because hydration and chocolate go hand in hand. 💁‍♀️

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🎁 Optional pregame:

Want to come extra ready? Peek at The Circle Maker or read Matthew 7:7 (aka “God’s phone number” in our house).

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💌 Details:

📍 Backyard at The Happy Treehouse (exact address after RSVP)
🕗 Time: 7 PM until the fire dies down or your soul feels full
💸 Cost: FREE — just bring a treat to share

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I’ll be the smiling blonde by the fire—saving you a seat.

If you’re wondering whether this is your sign… it is.

Let’s circle up, pray bold, and laugh hard.

Your Happy Host with Southern Charm & North East Wit,
Janine
📱 Text me with questions: 202-271-0922

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P.S. This might be your WTF moment (Welcome To Found). 😉
Lean in. God’s opening doors. Let’s walk through ’em—together.

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P.P.S. Join the group and come to our 2nd event. https://www.meetup.com/alexandria-s-over-40-fun-and-laughter-meetup-group/events/310120566/