Living Outward: See My Perseverance

High School Youth Group 

For the week of May 17th, 2015

This Week's Topic
"Living Outward: See My Perseverance"

Theme Verse
^"So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."
2 Thessalonians 2:15-17

Sometimes hard things happen in life. Through it all, we are called to trust in God and hold firm to our faith. When we push into our hard times, we will see that through every season of life, God is transforming us. What we might not expect is that God can use hard time in our own lives to bring our non-Christian friends and family to faith as well. Come discover how God uses all season of life to bring others to him.

Day 1 
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. According to these verses, what did God call us to? 
4. What do you think it means to "share in the glory of our LORD?"
5. How is God calling you shift the way you live?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus.

Day 2
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. Where do you need to "stand firm" in your life? 
4. Where do you need encouragement in your life? 
5. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Day 3 (Parent's we are encouraging you to start introducing next week's passage to your teen. This way they will see you as their faith mentor and not us.)
Scripture: Philemon

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. What stands out to you from this letter? 
4. How is God's love demonstrated throughout this letter?
5. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Living Outward: See My Worship

High School Youth Group 

For the week of May 17th, 2015

This Week's Topic
"Living Outward: Sharing Your Faith"

Theme Verse

"It is God's will that you should be sanctified" - 1 Thessalonians 4:3

This Sunday, we come together for a time of worship as we take intentional time to hear from God and respond as we wrestle with the question, what does it mean to worship God with all that you are?

Take advantage of our weekly family conversations. In fact, studies show that if your family talks about faith in the home, it is more likely that your teen will keep their faith once they graduate from high school. You can uses these short reflections and questions to talk about faith on a walk, in the car on the way to practice or school, or at the dinner table. I pray that your student and family will discover how God can shape your spiritual journeys together. 

Day 1 
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. What does this passage teach you about living for God? 
4. How can your actions affect how others see God? 
5. How is God calling you shift the way you live?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus.

Day 2
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. What do these verses teach you about loving others? 
4. How can loving others and living in a loving community impact others who do not yet know Jesus as LORD? 
5. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Day 3 (Parent's we are encouraging you to start introducing next week's passage to your teen. This way they will see you as their faith mentor and not us.)
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. What does Paul mean by "through the sanctifying work of the Spirit"? 
4. Why do you think Paul is encouraging Christians to "stand firm"? 
5. What does this passage have to do with living out your faith among unbelievers?
6. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
7. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Mother's Day (Group in Recess)

High School Youth Group 

For the week of May 10th, 2015

This Week's Topic
Happy Mother's Day (Group in Recess)

Theme Verse
^"May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!" Proverbs 23:25

We hope that you have a great Mother's Day celebrating the woman in your life. We pray that your families takes advantage of this time off and share some quality time together. To help you remember why God gave us moms and women, we have provided some simple conversations around scripture verses on mothers.

Take advantage of our weekly family conversations. In fact, studies show that if your family talks about faith in the home, it is more likely that your teen will keep their faith once they graduate from high school. You can uses these short reflections and questions to talk about faith on a walk, in the car on the way to practice or school, or at the dinner table. I pray that your student and family will discover how God can shape your spiritual journeys together. 

Day 1 
Scripture: Proverbs 6:20, "My son (or daughter), keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching."

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. What does this passage teach you about your mom? 
4. Why do you think God thought it was important to listen to the wisdom of your parents, even if you are currently a parent? 
5. What is God calling you to change about the way you listen to others?
6. Pray for each other. 

Day 2
Scripture: Proverbs 4:3, "For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother."

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together. 
3. We are all, sons or daughters. What is something you learned from your parents? 
4. What is something you appreciate about your mom?
5. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Day 3 
Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, ^"May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!"

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together. 
3. How can you honor your mom this year? 
4. Take some time and write a nice note to your mom and one other women in your life thanking her for what they has meant to you.
5. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Living Outward: Sharing Your Faith

High School Youth Group 

For the week of May 3rd, 2015

This Week's Topic
"Living Outward: Sharing Your Faith"

Theme Verse
^"4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, ⁵ because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake." 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

This week we will look at`1 Thessalonians 1 to see how the church in Thessalonica was transformed by the gospel and how they became a model of Christ to the communities around them. This Sunday, students will hear two stories of how Steven and Taylor both came to faith in Christ. At the same time, two students will share what it means for them to be God's chosen. It should be a great night!

Take advantage of our weekly family conversations. In fact, studies show that if your family talks about faith in the home, it is more likely that your teen will keep their faith once they graduate from high school. You can uses these short reflections and questions to talk about faith on a walk, in the car on the way to practice or school, or at the dinner table. I pray that your student and family will discover how God can shape your spiritual journeys together. 

Day 1 
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. What does this passage teach you about prayer?
4. What does this passage teach you about helping people come to faith?
5. ray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus.

Day 2
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. How does it make you feel to know that you are chosen and loved by God?
4. What does this passage teach you about helping people come to faith? 
5. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Day 3 
Scripture: Thessalonians 1:7-10

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. What does this passage teach you about life change? 
4. What does this passage teach you about modeling faith to your neighbors? 
5. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
6. Pray for each other and a person who does not know Jesus. 

Instruction Manual: Holy Living

High School Youth Group 

For the week of April 26th, 2015

This Week's Topic
"Instruction Manual:Holy Living"

Theme Verse
^"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. ⁸ So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. ⁹ He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ¹⁰ but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel." 2 Timothy 1:7-70

This week we will look at 2 Timothy 1:1-14 together and discover how God redeems us and calls us to holy living. 

Take advantage of our weekly family conversations. In fact, studies show that if your family talks about faith in the home, it is more likely that your teen will keep their faith once they graduate from high school. You can uses these short reflections and questions to talk about faith on a walk, in the car on the way to practice or school, or at the dinner table. I pray that your student and family will discover how God can shape your spiritual journeys together. 

Day 1 
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. We can see from this passage that Paul and Timothy had a close relationship. What stands out to you about their relationship 
4.  Who has been someone that has made an impact on your life? 
5. Who is someone in your life that you are working to impact for God? 
6. Pray for each other and the person you are working to impact for God

Day 2
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-10

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. Why does God call us to a holy life? 
4. How do your actions connect with the type of testimony you are giving to those in your life? 
5. How is God is calling you to reveal him in your life?
6. Pray for each other

Day 3 
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-14

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. What do you think Paul means when he encourages Timothy to "guard the good deposit" of faith?
4. How do you work with God to guard the faith he has given you? 
5. What practices is God calling your family to participate in together so you can help each other guard your families faith? 
6. Pray for each other 

Instruction Manual: Keeping Faith

High School Youth Group

For the week of April 19th, 2015

This Week's Topic
"Instruction Manual: Keeping Faith"

Theme Verse
"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.."
1 Timothy 4:12-14

This week we will be in our high school life groups as we break down 1 Timothy 4 together. We will discuss how Paul encourages Timothy not to let others look down on him even though he is young. Instead, Paul encourages Timothy to be a model of faith to those around him. I pray that your teen will walk away from Sunday night and have some practical ways they believe God is calling them to impact their community and family.

Take advantage of our weekly family conversations. In fact, studies show that if your family talks about faith in the home, it is more likely that your teen will keep their faith once they graduate from high school. You can uses these short reflections and questions to talk about faith on a walk, in the car on the way to practice or school, or at the dinner table. I pray that your student and family will discover how God can shape your spiritual journeys together. 

Day 1 
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. What surprises you about these verses? 
4. Why do you think Paul is trying to warn Timothy about these things? 
5. What might be God trying to warn you about through these verses?   
6. Pray for each other

Day 2
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8-11

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. According to Paul, why do you we labor and strive? 
4. Why do you think Paul uses the metaphor of "physical training" when talking about how we should approach our spiritual training? 
5.  Paul is talking about spiritual disciplines when he refers to physical training, what might God be showing you about spiritual disciplines?
6. Pray for each other

Day 3 
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. What is God showing you about the importance of spiritual disciplines in these verses? 
4. What practical thing might be God calling you to based on these verses? 
5. Pray for each other 

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Instruction Manual: Keeping Faith

High School Youth Group
For the week of April 12th, 2015

This Week's Topic
"Instruction Manual: Keeping Faith"

Theme Verse
"Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,  holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith."
1 Timothy 1:18-19

This week Sam will be kicking off our new series on the spiritual life. Through this series we will discover how God transforms us into the image of his Son, Jesus.


Take advantage of our weekly family conversations. In fact, studies show that if your family talks about faith in the home, it is more likely that your teen will keep their faith once they graduate from high school. You can uses these short reflections and questions to talk about faith on a walk, in the car on the way to practice or school, or at the dinner table. I pray that your student and family will discover how God can shape your spiritual journeys together. 

Day 1 
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14

1. What was your high and low today?
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. Paul's encounter with God transformed him. How has God been transformational in your life? (Have each person in your family share.)
4. Pray for each other

Day 2
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together
3. What did God show others through how he transformed Paul's life? 
4. How can God use you to reveal himself to other?
5. Who do you hope comes to know God?
6. Pray for that person(s).

Day 3 
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

1. What was your high and low today? 
2. Read the scripture passage together.
3. What stands out to you about Paul's charge to Timothy? 
4. What was the result of some rejecting the faith? 
5. What can you do as a family to help each other keep the faith? 
6. Pray for each other