Source SM Recap: Volume #9
Teaching series: Rhythm – Week 2 “Discovering Life in Christ”
Main Thought: Jesus died so He could be our life, not just part of it.
Length of service: 70 minutes. We have separate teaching time for middle school and high school. We have a unified worship experience with the band in the middle of the evening. We have small groups immediately after the teaching and response by grade and gender.
Source Schedule Explanation:
Messsage Explanation: A whole generation is asking these questions about their existence:
1. Why am I here? 2. What is my purpose? - World says: There is no purpose, nothing really matters. - Bible says: To bring glory to God (Gen. 3:8, Ex. 25).
We find the wonder in the rescue of Jesus and now we pursue a life of becoming like Christ (Mark 8:34-37). Jesus says that losers are winners. We weren’t just saved from something; we were saved to something. Jesus living through you only happens when we think less of ourselves and our performance and more of Jesus and his performance for us. We don’t just die; we die to live. The truth is that Jesus + Nothing = everything. Have you died with Christ and forgotten the old self? If so, is Christ living in and through you?
Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34-37.
Element of fun: We had a middle school game called, "iPod idol." Students came up and received a pre-planned ipod with random hit songs on the playlist. They had to sing it with the earbuds in their ears to everyone through the microphone. It was hilarious! The winner received a new Source t-shirt as a prize!
Music Set: We are the Free, Love, Only To You, Your Lover Never Fails, Forever Reign, Jesus Paid it All (Closing)
Favorite Moment: Two high school guys responded to Christ. It was a great night of worship and relationship building with the students.
What’s Next: We will be continuing our series “Rhythm” next week. We will be talking about living a passionate life in how we love one another.
Adult Volunteer Retreat
Growing leaders are learners. We want to equip and encourage leaders on how to influence students with the gospel. Last saturday, we spent a morning together on Lake Weir with our adult volunteers! It was a great time to share vision and train new and existing leaders to lead groups at Source!
Highlights of the retreat
Building community: We enjoyed learning more about each other and how to lead in student ministry more effectively. I'm blessed to have a great team of adults who want to influence students for Christ! Learning from each other: I was impressed with many leaders who knew their stuff! I learned a lot from them as we discussed the leader handbook and small group training. Defining expectations: It is great to communicate the expectations of what a healthy small group looks like and how to lead one to grow. What went well: The handouts ended up being a great tool for leaders to follow along with the training. The discussion and excitement of leaders was great and encouraging. Anytime a bunch of adults who love students get together, it is always a great time!
Schedule: 9:00-9:30am - Eat breakfast together 9:30-9:45am - Vision, Values and the main purpose to partner with parents 9:45-10:10 - Ways to serve, explanation of ministries (Source Wednesday nights, Habitudes for middle school, Area Bible studies for high school). 10:10-10:30 - Break 10:30-11:30 - Small Group training (3 elements of a healthy small group, Do's and Don't's of Small groups, The Art of asking questions, Understanding student learning styles). 11:30-11:50 - Boundaries, Code of Conduct 11:50-Noon - Giveaways to leaders (starbucks, cold stone creamery)
Handouts of the training: - Volunteer Handbook 2012-2013: To receive a copy of our volunteer handbook, shoot me an email -Small Group Toolkit(we added this to the back of the handbook. The info was compiled with resources such as simply youth ministry, lifechurch.tv, and my own stuff).
- Get to Know You (we use this tool to get to know students. It is a good reference for small groups leaders to keep so they can care and encourage them throughout the year).
- I gave each leader the book: "7 Best Practices for Teaching Teenagers the Bible." from youthministry360. It is a good tool for leaders to effectively lead groups.
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