Pathway Set
World Cup
The world is watching. These pathways help your group use the moment — to pray, connect, and move toward the people around you.
Neighbours: Watch Party
The World Cup gives you a natural reason to open your door. These pathways help you move from thinking about your neighbours to actually inviting them in.
In-Person
Use as an outline
Group Chat
Daily encouragement
1:1 Chat
Intentional conversation
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When you think about hosting neighbours for a game, what excites you? What makes you hesitate?
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Romans 12:13 — "Practice hospitality."
Why do you think hospitality is commanded, not suggested?
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What's the difference between entertaining friends and loving neighbours?
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Who actually lives closest to you that you don't really know?
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If you hosted a watch party, what would success look like — fun, connection, spiritual conversation, something else?
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What would it take for this to feel natural instead of awkward?
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Mark 12:31 — "Love your neighbour as yourself."
Do you know the names of the people on your street — yes or no?
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Romans 12:13 — "Practice hospitality."
If you're considering hosting, drop ⚽
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Matthew 5:16 — "Let your light shine before others."
Have you had any interaction with a neighbour this week?
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Hebrews 13:2 — "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers."
What's one small step you could take toward someone nearby?
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Matthew 7:7 — "Ask and it will be given to you."
If you need courage to invite someone, say "courage."
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Matthew 25:40 — "Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me." What would loving your actual neighbour look like during the World Cup?
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Psalm 37:5 — "Commit your way to the Lord."
If you've picked a date for a watch party, share it.
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Where would you host a watch party — your place or somewhere else?
02
Who are two specific neighbours you could invite?
03
What usually stops you from knocking on their door or sending the text?
04
Romans 12:13
"Practice hospitality."
"Practice hospitality."
What would it look like to make this about them, not about how it goes for you?
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When could you reach out to them?
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After you invite them, tell me what happened.
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If they say yes, how will you make them feel genuinely welcomed?
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If they say no, what's your next move?
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Matthew 5:16
"Let your light shine before others."
"Let your light shine before others."
Let's pray for boldness and open doors for your neighbours.
Pray for a Nation
Choose any nation competing at the Olympics. Work through these pathways together — each one takes you deeper into prayer for that country and its people.
In-Person
Use as an outline
Group Chat
Daily encouragement
1:1 Chat
Intentional conversation
01
Which nation are you focusing on today and why did you choose it?
02
What do you know about the spiritual climate of this country — church presence, persecution, openness?
03
Psalm 22:27
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord."
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord."
What would revival look like in this specific nation?
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Where is God already at work there — any stories, movements, or signs of hope?
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Is there tension between your feelings about this nation and God's heart for it? Talk about that.
06
Matthew 28:19
"Go and make disciples of all nations."
"Go and make disciples of all nations."
What's the difference between praying for a nation and being sent to one?
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How does watching this nation compete change how you see them or pray for them?
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Close in prayer together — one person per nation represented in the room.
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Which nation is on your heart today — drop the flag emoji 🏳️
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Psalm 46:10
"Be still and know that I am God."
"Be still and know that I am God."
Take 60 seconds of silence. Ask God to show you something about this nation.
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What came to mind? A person, an image, a word?
04
Psalm 22:27
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord."
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord."
Drop one thing you want to pray for this nation — one word or one sentence.
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Is anyone here connected to this country — family, friend, or neighbour? Share if so.
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Matthew 9:38
"Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers."
"Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers."
Pray by name for someone from this nation to encounter Jesus.
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Revelation 7:9
"A great multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language."
"A great multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language."
Close by typing a one-line prayer of blessing over this nation.
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Which nation are you praying for today?
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What do you already know about this country — its people, culture, or history?
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What do you think God might feel toward this nation right now?
04
Psalm 22:27
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord."
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord."
What would it look like for God's kingdom to come to this nation?
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Is there anything you've heard, seen, or felt that makes you want to pray for them specifically?
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Take a few minutes and pray out loud or in writing for this nation. Share whatever feels right.
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Is there anyone from this country in your life — a neighbour, coworker, classmate?
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Matthew 28:19
"Go and make disciples of all nations."
"Go and make disciples of all nations."
What's one thing you could do this week to move toward someone from this nation?
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