The Choice To Surrender Self By Spending $100 – Small Group Study
Last night, we completed our series titled “Surrender” by Francis Chan.
I highly suggest the series to any youth group. It was a fantastic model for addressing the current struggles of teens in today’s culture. Furthermore, I believe it has empowered our students to reach new heights with how their faith is played out in day-to-day life.
For example, as a last test of their surrender, found within the final part of Surrender SELF; each small group of teens was given one $100 bill to use for something bigger than themselves. Like the proverbial servants who were given talents to invest in the Kingdom; these teens were practically going to use their $100 to expand their message and their project.
The hope is that they would increase the amount of money given, complete something great for humanity and in turn, further the Gospel!
Last Night…
Though we misplaced the DVD of the final lesson (long story not worth recounting), we implemented this project. Each of our student small groups was given a single $100 bill and a Youth Worker or two to help aid in the project.
I am pleased to say they have each chosen a project and assigned official committee members to facilitate their projects. Over the next four weeks, each project will begin to take life, hopefully serving some, and in turn, reaching people with the Gospel!
Here’s last night’s simple but soon-to-be great lesson plan. One note-worthy statement is regarding the terminology of Becoming A Trader.
This concept is introduced at the beginning of the Surrender Self and can be better explained in the video clip at the bottom of the post. The concept is key to establishing and living out this Surrender Self project.
Surrender SELF: “Altar Egos” – Week 2
VIDEO: Surrender SELF – “Altar Egos” from Surrender Series
SMALL GROUP ASSIGNMENT:
- Using a $100 bill as a financial resource, become a “Trader”, surrender yourself and build something bigger than yourself.
- Form a committee with a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Add other offices as tasks present themselves.
- “Trade” in what you have over the next four weeks, invest in the Kingdom and reach out to your world.
PRAYER: Spend some time asking God for creativity and opportunity.
Join the Conversation, Leave Your Thoughts
- Would you be willing to become a Trader and surrender self?
