cfc yfl household jumpstart manual

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HOUSEHOLD JUMPSTART MANUAL

CFC YOUTH FOR FAMILY AND LIFE


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Rationale

In our YFL community, we put much value in the spiritual nourishment of all our

members for it is through this that we all become sustained in our personal relationship

with the Lord. The primary group where we receive this nourishment in our community

is the household. Every YFL member should belong to and should be taken cared of bythe household. For the new YFL members, it is important that they immediately be

assigned to a household group after their Youth Camp. With these, household meetings

should be highly regarded too. It should always be excellent by making sure that it is

well prepared and highly nourishing. Every household meeting must be an opportunity

for all the members to personally experience the Lord.

In reality, even if the new household heads have already undergone the Household

Leaders Training, there is still a need for a guide in conducting the household meetings.

This Household Track Manual will help guide and equip the new household heads in

making their first few household meetings excellent and nourishing.

General Objective

The goals of this manual are:

1. to guide the new household head in leading his first few household meetings

2. to serve as a template for the new household head to create his/her own topics

when he/she is finished with this manual

Manual Description

This Household Track Manual is composed of 20 household topics based on the YouthCamp Talks. The topics are divided into five with 4 topics per Youth Camp Talk.

A.The topics under thefirst talk (Gods Love and His Plans for Us)are as follows:

1. Gods LoveThis household topic refreshes us of the message given during the

first Youth Camp talk. Also, it allows us to appreciate more Gods love for us and

it would make us ponder on how we can respond to such a beautiful kind of love.

2.

Family: God's Love Made RealThis household topic makes us realize that the

gift of our family is one of Gods manifestations of His love for each of us.

3. In Gods Perfect Timing This household topic allows us to realize that

everything happens perfectly according to Gods perfect timing and according toHis perfect plans.

4. Worry No MoreThis household topic affirms us of the future full of hope that

the Lord has in store for everyone.


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B.The topics under the second talk (Who Jesus Christ is to me) are as follows:

1. Following Jesus FootstepsThis household topic talks about the characteristics

of Jesus Christ and it also gives us the challenge of striving to be like Him.

2.

Becoming Like Jesus- This topic is about growing in holiness.

3.

Jesus Our SaviorThis topic establishes that Jesus is the only way to the Father

and that we need to accept Him in our lives.4. Getting to Know a New Friend This topic makes the participant realize that

Jesus is not a distant God

C.The topics under the third talk (Repentance, Faith, Forgiveness and Healing) are as

follows:

1. Coming Home to Your FatherThis household topic reminds us that God always

gives us second chances. This reminds us that despite our sinfulness and

shortcomings, God is our Father who invites us to come back to Him

2.

Facing Temptations This topic makes us realize that the right posture of the

heart when facing temptations is to have the right focus on the will of God in

everything that we do

3. ForgivenessThis topic emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in ones start

in Christian life.

4. Confession: A Sure WinThis topic makes the YFL member to understand that

confession is the best way to unload our past guilt and burden.

D. The topics under the fourth talk (Receiving the Power of the Holy Spirit) are as

follows:

1. Holy SpiritThis topic explains who the Holy Spirit is and what He does in our

lives

2. Spiritual GiftsThis topic stresses that God has given us gifts which we can use

in our new life as Christians

3. Believe and be Baptized This topic shows how important baptism is in ones

Christian life

4. Too Good to be TrueThis topic is about Gods gift of eternal life (heaven) to

those who believe and trust Him.

E.The topics under thefifth talk (Growing in the Spirit)are as follows:

1. The Bible: Gods ScrapbookThis topic allows us to gain a deeper love for the

Bible.

2.

Bloom Where You are PlantedThis household topic makes us realize the joy ofusing Gods giftsto us in wherever He has brought us right now.

3. No Appointment Necessary This household topic reminds us that we can

always pray to our God who is always available, anytime and anywhere.

4.

Faith in ActionThis household topic reminds us that faith comes hand in hand

with action. This topic makes us appreciate and understand how to apply Gods

word in our lives.


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Specific Objectives

At the end of each Household Meeting, the new YFL memberswill be able:

1.

To better absorb the message of the Youth Camp

2.

To make them realize how they can apply this message in their everyday lives

After using all of the topics in this Household Track Manual, the new household heads

will be able:

1. To better appreciate the value of making household meetings excellent

2. To create his / her own household topics depending on the needs of his / her

members based on the format given in this manual

How to Use this Manual

1.

There are 20 household topics in this manual divided into the 5 youth camp talks.

That makes 4 topics per youth camp talk.

2. The household leader starts off with the talk 1 topics, then with the talk 2 topics,

and so on.

3. If the household leader feels that his/her household has already grasped the

particular youth camp talk through the topics, he/she can move to the next group of

topics. It is not required that all topics in a group should be used.

4. After the youth camp talk 5 group topics, the household leaders should be able to

create his/her own household topic depending on the need/s of his/her member.

How to use each individual topic:

1. Each household topic is divided into 5 parts.

2. The Goalpart is just to guide the household leader to what lesson that particular

topic is aiming for. You can choose the topic for a certain youth camp talk group by

using this part depending on the need of your household.

3.

The Attentionpart is a warm-up just to loosen up the discussion in the household. It

is a question that requires no right or wrong answers and just asks for the opinion of

each member.

4.

The Messagepart is the meat of the household topic. The Bible verse/s is/are read

first. You can ask one of your members to read the verses. For the text, assign

persons to read each paragraph aloud.

5.

The Discussionpart is the sharing part of the household. It allows each member tolook to himself/herself and ask how the lessons in the household apply to him/her.

Every member is asked to share his/her reflections.

6. The Actionpart is a challenge to take the lessons of the household into concrete

steps. The household head should check whether the actions are being done by

his/her members during their one-to-ones or before the next household starts.


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1. To make the participants know how they can grow in holiness2. To make the participants understand what sanctification is

1. If there is one person you would want to imitate, who would that person be?Why?

2. If there is one trait you would want others to imitate from you, what would thatbe?

Read: John 17:17-19; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 Peter 1:2

Sanctification is the ongoing process of growing towards holiness. Once youveaccepted Christ as your Savior, your salvation is secure, but God isnt finished

with you yet. As long as you are alive, He wants you to become more like Him.Sanctification is the Holy Spirits job. Through His leading, you become more andmore like Jesus each day.

Sanctification last a lifetime. While youre on earth, youll never be perfect, but youshould become more perfect with each passing day. God gives you the tools thehandbook (the Bible), the guide (the Holy Spirit), and the companion (the Church).

You dont have to do anything to get salvation. You just embrace it. Its a gift -pure and simple, but from that moment on, God expects something from you. Heexpects you to abandon your old lifestyle and grow into Christs likeness. Its your

part in Gods plan.

1. How you are you growing to be more like Jesus in your lifestyle?2. Why would God want you to have a part in sanctification?

Write down in a piece of paper the traits of Jesus you would like to emulate. Inevery trait, write concrete actions on how you can attain it in your life.

Becoming Like Jesus


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1. To teach what baptism is2. To explain how important baptism is in a Christian community

What is your opinion about the initiation rites done by some organizations? Doyou agree with them? Why? Why not?

Read: Matthew 3:11, 13-17; 1 Peter 3:21

John (a man), baptized Jesus (a Savior of humanity). Does that sound a bit ironicto you? It did sound ironic to John the Baptist and he told Jesus so, but Jesuswanted to stress the importance of baptism, and he wanted to leave us a model tofollow, so He was baptized. Jesus didnt need forgiveness; He was perfect, but Hefollowed the will of His Father, which included baptism.

A marriage commitment begins with a ring. The couple publicly commits to eachother. At the ceremony, the couple declares, Im no longer my own Immarried! Baptism announces you are no longer your former, independent self.You have chosen to be in a relationship, and you take Jesus name, Christian.

Baptism is a blessing, not a burden; an honor, not a chore; a privilege, not apunishment. By obeying Jesus command to be baptized, you symbolically die tosin and are reborn with Christ.

1. What do you think is the meaning of baptism to you personally? What sins doyou need to leave behind?

2. What changes can you make in yourself to symbolize that you are baptized?

Review your Commitment to Christ prayer during your youth camp baptism. Pray itagain before you end the household.

Believe and be Baptized


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1. To affirm ourselves that where we are now is the perfect place where God planned us to be2. To remind us of Gods calling for us to bloom at our best and grow where we are planted

where we are called to serve Him

1. When a seed is planted, what are the important elements to consider for it to grow as a healthyplant?

2. Can a strawberry seed grow in a soil bank found in the city? Why or why not?3. Imagine yourself to be a seed. What would you want to become in ten years?

Read Matthew 5:13-16, Mark 4:30-32

In the parable of the Mustard Seed, the seed represents us as followers of Christ, that byourselves, we are small, but with Christ in our lives, we grow to live in the fullness of His kingdom.We begin as seeds and over time, with proper care, nurturing, teaching and understanding, webloom into all that God wants us to be.

God wants us to bloom where we have been planted. He can use us right now, in the situation inwhich we find ourselves. Unless it is a sinful situation that we need to forsake and abandon, Hecan always show us His purpose for using that situation for our good and for His glory. When weallow Him to work in us, we start to bloom in beauty. This becomes real because we start to befocused on bringing glory to Him.

God has a calling for each of us, a job for each of us to do, and like the mustard seed, we arecalled to grow and to be all He wants us to be. We are called to grow in our families, in ourcommunity, in our studies, in our jobs, and in every aspect of our lives.

God tells us, You have gifts that I have given you. You have interests that I have placed withinyou, and you have Me in your hearts, so bloom where I have planted you, bloom and do the verybest you can whatever it maybe, grow as My child and produce good fruit that will bring glory to Meand that will serve as a witness for others.

To bloom fully as Gods children, we must be continually watered with Gods word and love, beingnurtured in faith through prayer and service. We must grow in our loving relationship with our Godby being committed to our prayer life.

We may not always understand why God wants us to be where we are, but we must always trustthat God plants us to where we can be faithful witnesses, so that others might see us bloom intowhat He wants us to be. Listen for Gods call and recognize that call; and no matter where you findyourself along lifes journey, bloom where you are planted, that you may make your light shine, sothat others will see the good that you do, and that they may praise Your Father in heaven.

1. Where am I planted right now? Where am I called to bloom right now?2. How can I respond to this call? What steps can I take to bloom where I am planted?

1. Ask each member to write down the sharing points of each of their brothers and sisters so thatthey can remember where each of them are called to bloom, and so that they can pray foreach other everyday during their personal prayer time.

2. End the household by allowing each member to say ones personal prayer regarding his / herlifes calling at the moment.

Bloom Where You are Planted


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To remind us that despite our sinfulness and shortcomings, God is our Father whoinvites us to come back to Him

1. What can you remember the most in the Parable of the Prodigal Son?2. How do you feel when you think youve been a BIG FAILURE?3. How do you react or go on with your life after failing the closest people to your

heart?

Read: Romans 8:15-16, Luke 5:11-32, 2 Corinthians 6:18

When you hold up your arms to your heavenly Father, He reaches down to scoopyou up. These passages remind us that accepting Gods gift of salvation is not a

formal business deal. Its a picture of a father welcoming home his rebellious child.Its just like the story of the prodigal son in Luke 5: 11-32.

Just like the ungrateful son, we have run far from God. At some point in our lives,we tried to live on our own, apart from Him. We packed a knapsack, bought a busticket, and took off for the lights of the city. Somehow, the plan didnt work out aswe expected, but God, your Father, was waiting up for you when you come home.

With joy in His eyes, God has accepted you once again as soon as you hold upyour arms to Him. Hes your Abba Father. It doesnt matter how far youve run orhow long youve been gone. His love doesnt change. You are His child.

1. What does it personally mean to you to be a child of God?2. How can you approach Him as His child?

Have a good confession.

Coming Home to Your Father


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To make the participants realize the reason why we need to confess

1. Have you ever joined a competition where you are confident that you are thesure winner? How does it feel when you were competing?

2. Are you a risk taker or do you tend to choose the safer path in making yourdecision?

Read: Psalm 32:5; James 5:16

Thirty thousand runners. Twenty six miles. Thirteen water stations. Two tired feet.The Olympic marathon colossal challenge that dares runners to attempt itscourse.

Christian life is like a marathon. Its a lifelong, often gruelling race for which wetrain, sweat and persevere. We condition ourselves to prepare for the race. Wefind ourselves running among countless other runners with the same goal in mind:complete the race.

However, not everyone makes it to the finish line. Some runners allow sin to beginpiling up on their backs, slowing their strides until they eventually collapse on thecurb. The course is difficult enough without having to carry around the heavyburden of unconfessed sin.

Confession is the only way to unload it from your back. God is watching andwaiting for you at the finish line. He wants to see you to run across it free of injury.There is no sin that He wont forgive. Can you hear Him calling your name?

1. What is holding you back from confessing the sins in your life?2. How will confession relieve your burdens?

Recall the sins that are burdening you right now. Go to a priest and confess forthese sins.

Confession: A Sure Win


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1. To have the right posture of the heart when facing temptations2. To have the right focus on the will of God in everything that we do

1. Have you ever been tempted?2. How do you define temptations?3. What do you think are the temptations to the senses of a teenager like you?

Read: James 1: 12-18, Proverbs 21:2, Matthew 7:21

In the world where we live in today and in the generation where we belong, things are getting morechaotic each day. More youth fall into the traps of sin by starting to entertain different temptations.The world today offers so many options that if we will not have the right posture of the heart, wewill just catch ourselves off guard and commit sins. What then should we do?

In James 1: 12-18, we will see that the ones who are blessed and happy are those who remain

faithful because when they succeed in passing the tests of temptation, they will receive the lifewhich God has promised. It is also made clear in these verses that temptation does not come fromGod. We people are tempted when we are drawn away and trapped by our own evil desires.These evil desires will then give birth to sin which further gives birth to death when full-grown.

Temptations come from ones evil desires. That is why it is so important to keep our heart in checkall the time. Our hearts should always be in the right posture so that it would be easier for us toresist temptation. After all, God knows everything. We will never be able to deceive God. We maythink that what we do is right, but it is the Lord who judges us. He looks into our hearts more thananything.

We may be in denial that what we actually long for is already evil but God knows the real desiresof our hearts and in whatever state our hearts are in. What then should be the posture of our

hearts? In Matthew 7:21, it is said that only the one who does the will of God will enter the kingdomof heaven. This means that only those who do what God wants them to do will be with Him inheaven, and that is not to give in to our worldly desires which can lead us to sin and even to death.We should always be mindful of the will of the Father and assess our hearts every time if what welong for is what He wants us to long for or desire.

We should not forget to align our hearts desires to what our dear Father wants us to desire. Heonly wants what is beautiful and what is for our own good, and so entertaining temptations that candestruct us should never be an option. At the end of the day, may we realize that we really canface temptations the right way if we first put on the right posture that our hearts should have andalways think of what the Father wants us to do for us to be with Him in heaven when His timecomes.

1. What is the state of your heart now? What are the current desires of your heart? Are thosedesires pleasing God?

2. How do you usually deal with temptations? How will you react to the test of temptations now?

1. Assign an accountability partner for each member of your household.2. The role of the partner is to act as someone they can communicate with and ask for support in

times of temptations.

Facing Temptations


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1. To be reminded that faith does come hand in hand with action2. To put into practice whatever He is telling us to do now

1. As a student, are/were you attentive to your teacher?2. What do/did you do with the lessons you learn in school?3. Share an experience when you applied in your everyday life what you have learned in

school.

Read: Matthew 7:24, James 1: 22-25

In the community where we are in, we may have heard a lot of great teachings from different talksand sharings from our different brothers and sisters. God may have personally talked to us toothrough our daily prayer time when we read the Scriptures. All those teachings, stories andScripture readings have well contributed to the kind of faith you now have. You may think that the

faith you have is already too strong that it cannot be torn, but we must not lose grip on the truththat faith is nothing if not put into practice.

In Matthew 7:24, Jesus reminded us that everyone who listens to His words and acts on them willbe like a wise man who built his house on rock. This is what is expected of us. Given all thewonderful truths that God has allowed us to acquire, He wants us to put those truths into practice,to walk the talk and to put into action whatever we preach.

This challenge can be found in James 1: 22-25. It was said here that we should not deceiveourselves by just listening to His word. We are called to put what we have heard into practice.What God wants us to do is to look closely into His truth that sets people free, to keep payingattention to it and to not simply listen and then forget about it. If we just keep in our minds and ourhearts this reminder of God, we will surely be blessed.

It is indeed a great privilege to hear and listen to the Word of God. It really feels good to listen toinspiring stories from our brothers and sisters that highlight Gods greatness and promises in theirlives. We ourselves feel a different high when we personally feel that God is talking to us, but mayall these wonderful things do not remain in ourselves. May we all realize that all those great truthsare nothing if we do not put it into action. May we also realize that when we put such truths intopractice, we are actually allowing other people to see Gods greatness in our lives and those veryactions can inspire them to get to know more the same God who has allowed such great things tohappen.

1. What is your faith in God like?2. What is the Gods personal word to you now? What are you planning to do with it?

What are the concrete action steps that you are to take?

1. Pray for one another in the household. Pray for the growth of each persons faith inGod.

2. Write down Gods personal word to you and the concrete action steps that you are totake to put that word into practice.

Faith in Action


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1. To give a reminder of how significant our families are to us (each member ofour family is Gods gift to our lives)

2. To be able to pray for each member of our families

3. To allow us to express our love for them through prayer

1. How do you feel when you receive a gift from someone?2. How do you usually take care of your gifts?3. Who are the people you can consider as your greatest gifts in life?

Read:Leviticus 19:2-4

We have always heard that our families are Gods gifts to all of us. We havedifferent situations in our families, but no matter what these are, God loves usthrough them. We can never deny our families for they are a big part of us. Weare who we are right now mainly because of them.

It is always a good thing to just think about each member of our family. When welove them, we just dont love those whom we are closest with. Each member issignificant. When we share about them, we have the opportunity to be proud ofthem.

At the same time, the greatest thing we can do to love them is to pray for them.Sometimes, we may find ourselves in a certain conflict with them. Let us not allowit to be that way. Gods plan is for families to be united. It is Satan who willsotherwise. Conflicts are normal, but we should strive to resolve them. At othertimes, our prayers for them concern some things in their lives that are not okay,without us in the picture. Even in these cases, we are invited to pray for them.

Divide your paper into three columns.1stcolumn: Write down the name of all your family members.2ndcolumn: Write down one thing you love about that family member.3rdcolumn: Write down your prayer concern for that family member.

Decide to do something concretely aside from prayer to express your love to eachmember of your family.

Family: Gods Love Made Real
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1. To allow each member to draw his or her priorities in life right now2. To encourage each one to work on ones priorities3. To inspire them to have a passion and to have the heart for their priorities as a way to achieve

them

1. What are the things that greatly matter to you now?2. How do you show importance to such things?3. What is your current passion?4. What do you give when youre passionate about something?

Jesus is a role model when it comes to priorities and reaching them.

Jesus set specific goals. - Jesus had a sense of destiny. He knew where He wanted to go. Heknew where people needed Him. John 4:3

Jesus had developed a passion for these goals. - Jesus had a passion for His mission and goal inlife. He went as far as dying on the cross. And whatsoever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord,and not unto men. Colossians 3:23

Jesus finished what He had started. - He started when He was 30 years old. He ended it 3 yearswhen He was crucified. The bridge that linked God to man was complete. Man could approachGod without fear. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. Proverbs 13:19

Jesus gives an example of how to live life to the fullest, fulfilling Gods plans. He models us onhow important it is to have specific goals. Setting up goals will guide us in a rightful journey offinishing something good that contributes to the totality of a beautiful life.

However, He further models the secret to reaching them. We need to have a heart - a passion for

these goals. We need to love what we are doing, knowing that this is what could make God happyand what could give us peace. We need to do it for God more than doing it for other people.Furthermore, God is a living testimony of how to put an end to reaching ones goals. That isthrough finishing everything that you have started. With Gods grace and love, we can accomplisheverything that He wills.

Write down in total detail everything you would like to become, do or have during your lifetime.Write down your dreams in detail in a paper.Write down your 12-month goal.Write down your 30-day goal.Write down the 6 most important things you will do in the next 24 hours.The secret of your future is written in your daily routines.

Coming from the activity you have done today in this household...

Continue the 24-hour (daily) list of goals everyday.

Continue the 30-day list of goals for the next months to come.

Continue the 12-month list of goals in the next years to come.See how God becomes faithful to you daily, monthly and yearly as you make Him the very reasonfor finishing your goals.

Following Jesus Footsteps


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1. To make the participants recognize the importance of forgiveness2. To let the participants know that healing comes through forgiveness

When was the last time someone did an unforgivable thing to you? Whathappened? How did you react to that situation?

Read: Genesis 45:4-15; Matthew 18:21-35

It goes beyond our human nature to forgive the unforgivable. We hold grudgesand harbor resentment. We battle and bicker among ourselves. It is Gods nature,however, to forgive anything and everything. The worst crime ever committed?God can forgive that. Your worst mistakes and harshest moments? God can

forgive those, too. Even if you felt that God would not accept you as who you are,He invites you to come just as you are, and He forgives you completely.

Josephs brothers did the unforgivable they sold their brother into slavery. Whatan awful thing to do! They did not deserve to be forgiven. As readers, we long fora moment of vengeance, when Joseph can get back at them for the years of painand rejection they caused him, but Joseph held off. He could have gloated,mocked, yelled and punished, but instead, he embraced them. Tears spilled downhis cheeks as he forgave them. As Jesus taught in Matthew 18:35, Josephmanaged to forgive his brothers from his heart.

Perhaps you empathize with Josephs situation. Maybe youre face-to-face withsomeone who doesnt deserve to be forgiven. Through Jesus grace, you canforgive. Only when you are bathed in Gods forgiveness can you extend thatsame, rich, ungrudging forgiveness to others.

1. Are you holding back from forgiving someone in your life?2. From whom do you need to ask forgiveness?

Approach someone you need to ask forgiveness from this week. Extend also your

forgiveness to someone whom you think needs your forgiveness.

Forgiveness


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To make the participants get to know God more

1. Who is your best friend? Why did he/she become your best friend?2. What are the things you like to do with your best friend? How much time do

you and your best friend spend doing the things that you like?

Read: 1 Samuel 3:2-10, 19; Proverbs 3:1-4

Making time to get alone with God may seem tough at times even impossible.Stress, deadlines, relationships, and responsibilities compete for your time topause, open the Bible, study, and listen to God. Those are the meetings that Godlongs for. He wants to meet you for your sake, so that you can get to know Himand His Word better.

When the prophet Samuel was young, He had never heard Gods voice before.Actually hearing God speak was a rare occurrence in those days. The boy had notyet met God in a personal way (1 Samuel 3:7).

However, God was eager for Samuel to meet Him, so He called his name. OnceSamuels ear was open, he listened for Gods voice. From that moment on, heformed a special friendship with God.

Once you hear God, dont hesitate to invite Him in. Just as you would spend timegetting to know a new friend, spend that kind of time with your Lord. Ask Him to sitand chat with you. Ask Him more about Himself, and learn about His past, Hisfamily, and His plans. Tell him all about your situation, your goals, and yourstruggles. Once youve shared those heart-to-heart conversations, never growapart. Let Him be more than just a mere acquaintance. Allow Him to be your bestfriend.

1. What times can you set aside to spend alone with God this week?2. How can you pause and listen to God today?

Set a time everyday when you can pray for at least 15 minutes. Also, make sureyou have you daily Bible reading guide that can lead you to Gods messageeveryday.

Getting to Know a New Friend


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1. To realize Gods great love for us2. To be able to thank God as a household for His personal love for each one

1. Have you ever been in love?2. How does it feel to be loved?3. To what extent are you willing to give for your loved ones?

Read John 13:1, Ephesians 3:14-19, Romans 8:35-39

Gods Word is the most beautiful expression of love ever written. Shakespearessonnets pale in comparison to the Bibles description of love. His love transcendsevery kind of earthly love. His love is stronger than any bond between parent andchild or husband and wife. No earthly image can accurately portray Gods love forus.

Galatians 2:20 explains that Jesus loved you enough to die in your place. Hechose to accept your punishment so you could spend eternity with the Father. InHis death, Christ committed the greatest act of love ever seen by human eyes.

With love so devoted, so sacrificial and extreme, nothing can ever interfere.Nothing can squelch or diminish that love. You cannot fall beyond the reach ofthat love. You cant lose it. You cant change it, win it or control it. His love extendsbefore and beyond time, and He loved you before you knew Him. When you beginto accept His love, you begin the most amazing relationship in your life.

1. In what events in your life did you realize the immense love that God has foryou?

2. Can you trust a loving God with the direction of your life?3. How much do you love God in return?

End the household by allowing each member to say ones personal prayer inthanksgiving for Gods love.

Gods Love


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1. To realize that everything in this world happens in Gods perfect timing2. To realize that we just have to trust in His timing, wait and be hopeful that great things are yet

to happen

1. How do you define perfect?2. What does perfect timing mean to you?3. When were those times when you experienced perfect timing?

Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Psalm 27:14

Maybe things in your life seem to pass just so quickly and you often find yourself doing differentroutines or habits everyday. You may also have experienced those times when you feel like thingsjust did not happen at the right timing which could have made you feel bad and made you regretwhat had just happened. Everyone has experienced such moments in their lives in one way oranother and so it can be labelled as normal, but given such inevitable circumstances, what is

expected of you to do?

In Ecclesiastes 3: 1-15, we are reminded by God that everything that He allows to happen in thisworld we are living in happens at the time that He chooses. God has set the right time foreverything may it be the time when a close friend called you to ask for help or the time when youlearned that you got a high score for your quiz. However, there are other times that might bedifficult and you might have that experience where you felt that everything was not just in the righttiming, BUT believe it or not, that is exactly the perfect timing that God has set for your life. Wemay not understand why things do happen in this way or in that way but that is simply becauseGod has given us the desire to know the future, but He never gives us the satisfaction of fullyunderstanding what He does.

This is where faith and hope will come in. Because we will not fully understand what He is doing,

all we can do is to accept that everything does happen in Gods perfect timing, that we just have towait, believe that He is in control, and be hopeful that great things are indeed bound to happen.One sure thing that God does is to make us stand in awe of Him and given that fact, we are to behappy and do the best we can while we are still alive.

Whatever happens or can happen has already happened before, and God can make the samething happen again and again because everything that God does shall last forever. Things may nothappen exactly the way that we want them to be or they may not happen at the time we think is thebest time, but it all boils down to still trusting that it is Gods timing thats what is most importantand looking at the brighter side of life.

1. What were those times when you felt that everything was not just happening at the right time?

2. How do you usually react to such times or circumstances?3. How would you want to deal with such times or circumstances now?

1. Decide to do something concretely to deal positively with such trying times and circumstances.2. Write down your Top 5 Steps to help remind you to really trust in Gods perfect timing and

hope for great things to happen despite the inevitable trying times that you will still have to facetoday or tomorrow. (e.g. calm down, pray, take a deep breath, think of Gods great plan forme, smile.)

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1. To make the participants realize the reason why Jesus came to earth2. To make the participants realize that Jesus is the only way to heaven

1. Do you tend to ask for directions when you are lost or you just try to figurethings out all by yourself?

2. When was the last time someone saved you from a difficult or helplesssituation? Describe what happened.

Read: John 10:10, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:15

Many people search for faith like the way they search for clothes. They browse theracks of religion, pick an item, and try it on for size. If it doesnt fit, they throw it

right back on the rack. If its comfortable and it makes them look good, then theyllbuy it. Besides, it can always be returned.

Some people claim that Christianity is too narrow, but Jesus clearly said thattheres only one way to heaven and one narrow path that leads to God and Heis the way. Even if there are other ways, sincere as they might be, still they areunacceptable.

Why is that so hard to accept? In every other area of life, we accept absolutes.When we bake, we put in the exact ingredients. When we drive somewhere, wefollow the directions. When we seek God, He requires only one thing Christ

and thats the only way to God.

Were not saved by a system of religion. Salvation is beautifully, incredibly simple.Jesus is the one and only Savior, and Hes free for the taking.

1. Do you believe that Jesus is the only way to the Father?2. What steps can you take to know Jesus more?

Read the Bible everyday of the week and write your reflections in a journal.

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To remind each one that God is available anytime and anywhere to talk with us

1. Have you ever had appointments or meetings with someone very important?2. In what kind of place did you meet?3. What time of the day do people usually have appointments or meetings?4. If youre given the power to choose, what time of the day will you meet a

V.I.P.? Where will you meet him or her?

Read: Mark 11:20-24, James 5:15

Maybe it seems too good to be true that you have immediate access to theCreator of the universe. You dont need to ask His secretary if He is busy. Youcan bypass the lobby, phones, and security guards and walk right into His office.His focus is completely on you, and His time is unlimited.

You would expect nothing less from your Father, right? God doesnt treat you likea stranger or business partner. You are His child, dearly loved and cherished. Ifyou believe that God loves you, then you can trust that He will listen to yourprayers.

In Mark 11, Jesus told us not to waste our words in prayer if we do not believe thatGod will answer us, but if we are confident that He will meet our requests, then beready! Ephesians 3:20 tells us that God wants to bless us beyond our wildestdreams.

1. Do you pray in confidence or in doubt?2. What are the things that you are currently praying for?

Pray-over each members personal concerns.

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1. To determine what gifts God has given you2. To teach the participants how to use Gods gifts

1. What do you think are your talents? What things are you good at?2. What new things do you want to learn? Why do you want to learn it/them?

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Hebrews 2:4

Since God is the giver, He chooses what gifts to give each person. He selectsfrom His infinite pool of talents and blessings and chooses something appropriatefor you. Every gift is good. You will not walk away upset. Its up to you to discoverwhat gifts hes placed in your heart and how you will use them.

Perhaps you wonder why God gives special gifts. In a fair economy, everyperson would receive the same gifts, in the same measure, at the same time, butGods economy operates differently. To some, He gives the gift of teaching. Toothers, He gives the gift of hospitality. These are very different gifts, right? Godsfamily needs all of the gifts in order to function smoothly. We are dependent uponone another.

Study Romans 12:3-8 and ask God which gifts He has given you. Ask your family,friends, pastor and yourself. Consider your talents and your passions, and praythat God will show you how He wants you to serve the family. Then snatch upyour prize and use it for God.

1. How can you discover your spiritual gifts?2. What do you think your spiritual gifts might be?3. How can you use your gifts?

1. Write down the gifts that you think God has given you.2. Pass the paper clockwise and make the person who has your paper write the

gifts that he/she thinks you have.3. Keep passing the paper until your paper returns to you.4. For the gifts you already know you have, share it by serving.5. For the gifts you just discovered that you have, cultivate it.

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To gain a deeper love for the Bible..

1. What is a scrapbook like to you?2. What are the elements of a scrapbook that you can think of?3. If youll be given a chance to have your own scrapbook, what will it be

composed of? What are the experiences that will be highlighted?

Read: Romans 15:4, Psalm 119:9-18

The Bible even more comes alive when we realize that it is Gods scrapbook.Paging through it, youll learn more about Him with each turn. It overflows withcollages of pictures, stories, poems and letters. Youll discover a piece of musicthat David wrote for him and a prayer God received from Job. Youll get a glimpseof Gods face as He watched His Son die.

What makes the Bible a unique scrapbook is that it doesnt just commemorate thepast it provides guidance for today and hope for tomorrow. You can find yourname and face in its pages. Next to each Bible promise is a picture of you. Thesame hope, the same gifts, and the same salvation recorded in the Bible apply toyou. This scrapbook isnt a nostalgic keepsake. Its a living, dynamic, hopefulexpectation of Gods plan for the future.

1. What Bible promise is very real in your life today?2. What steps can you take so that you will be consistent in your everyday Bible

study / reading?

Have a deeper commitment to your prayer time and the use of the Bible everyday.

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1. To make the participants realize the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives2. To make the participants understand what the Holy Spirit is

1. If you were given the chance to choose a super power, what would it be?Why?

2. If you have the power within you, what things would you change in yourself?

Read: Acts 2:1-4, Romans 8:26-27, John 14:17, 1 John 4:13

Before He left earth, Jesus promised to send someone to be with us continually.He promised to send the comforter, one who would bear our burdens, warm ourhearts, and urge us to pray. He knows our worries, desires, feelings, and

thoughts. At those times when you feel like you cant express your thoughts toGod, the Holy Spirit acts as your liaison.

The Holy Spirit is not a ghost that haunts churches. He is God. He is equal to andsynonymous to the Father and Son, but He plays a different role. He knows youbetter than anyone else on earth does. He lives in you so you are never alone.When you struggle with your feelings of pain and depression, the Holy Spiritcomforts you. When youre listening hard for Gods voice, the Holy Spirit speaks toyou. When youre down to your last ounce of strength, the Spirit lifts and carriesyou.

Jesus didnt leave us to fend for ourselves when He returned to heaven. He left uswith the Holy Spirit. He lives in you, understanding every thought, emotion, anddesire that you ever felt. You cant earn His services. As soon you embraceChrist, the Holy Spirit lives within you.

1. Have you ever sensed the Holy Spirits presence in your life?2. How can you rely on Him and His strength today?

Pray for one another in your household for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Pray

that the Holy Spirit will give you strength in your new life as a Christian.

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To make the participants appreciate Gods gift of salvation

1. What was the latest unexpected thing that you received from someone? Whywas it unexpected? What was your reaction?

2. What are the thing/s happening in your life right now that can be classified astoo good to be true?

Read: John 10:27-29; Romans 8:38-39

Some things just seem too good to be true. For you, heaven might just be one ofthose things unattainable and out of reach. Maybe you feel like you could never

be good enough to deserve going there. The Bible, however, tries to erase thatinsecurity from your mind. These two verses shout, Dont worry everybody, Godhas got you! Once we yield our lives to Him, God holds us with His strong arm.He never lets go of us, no matter what. Its not our job to keep our souls fromslipping outside of heavens bounds its Gods! He is the ultimate protector whogrips our souls for eternity.

Having surrendered yourself to God, your salvation is a done deal. Your prayer issigned, sealed, and delivered straight to God. 1 John 1:9 says, If we confess oursins, He will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He willcleanse us from all the wrongs we have done. The Bible assures you that at the

moment of your repentance, you became Gods child. Theres nothing you can dothat will change Gods mind.

1. How does it feel to know that God has already saved you?2. How can you show your gratitude to God for saving your soul?

In a piece of paper, write down the things you need to change in order for you tolive a victorious life in God. Keep this paper as a reminder on how you would liveyour life.

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1. To remind and affirm ourselves that the Lord is in control of everything we are and wehave

2. To remind ourselves to put our faith in Him and worry no more as God promises usthe certainty of His beautiful love

1. Are you a warrior or a worrier (worry-er)?2. What do you think are the effects of worrying in your life?

Read: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-7

We worry about our lives too much. We worry about our relationships. We worry aboutthe responsibilities we are to fulfil. We worry about the many decisions we made and weare yet to make. We worry about the consequences of our pasts, about the circumstancesof our present and about the uncertainties of our future.

As we become too preoccupied of the many things we worry about, we get to disregardthe beauty of the blessings we receive. We get to not notice the little miracles that theLord is providing us with every moment we have. We tend to rub off ourselves of the joythat the Lord is allowing us to experience. We focus too much on our anxieties that welose sight of the happiness that the Lord wants us to have.

The Lord reminds us to let loose of the worries that we are holding tight in our hearts andto be still and restful in His love. The Lord says, Do not worry about tomorrow. It will takecare of itself. You have enough to worry about today. I know everything you need and Iwill give them all to you. He wants us to have faith in this promise of His.

Everything that matters to us matters to our Lord and we need not be troubled aboutanything in our lives. He is in control of everything and He promises us of a future full ofhope, of a faithful love that will certainly make everything wonderful. Lay down all yourworries to the Lord. Worry no more for His love will always keep you.

1. What are your worries right now? What among these worry you most? Why do youworry about these things?

2. How have you been dealing to these worries lately?3. What is Gods making you realize about how to deal with these?

1. Have a reflection song related to being restful in Gods love. (ex.Still

by Hillsong)2. End the household by allowing each member to say ones personal prayer, lifting uphis / her worries to the Lord.

3. At the start of each week (on a Sunday night), write down all your worries on a pieceof paper. Afterwards, come into prayer and surrender to the Lord all that you havewritten down. Hand over your problems to God.

4. Throughout the week, in every circumstance you are to face, always remember andaffirm yourself of the promise of Gods peace and love for you. Don't let doubt takeover the faith which you welcome each new day.

Worry No More

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