Witness: Exploring and Sharing Your Christian Faith
Lesson Plan
Trail Three, Session 13 = Spirit of Ministry and Witness
(plan for a short refreshment break at some point)
(Ice Cream tonight)References:
Trail Guide for Leaders Page 164
Trail Guide for Hikers Page 75
1. Prayer:
a. Open with reading the prayer on page 75.
2. Trail Talk:
a. We are at the half-way point in Witness. How has your hike been? steep and rocky or smooth and flat? Any of you want to turn back at times?
3. A Word on Spiritual Gifts:
a. Q1 (page 76) Make a list of the spiritual gifts listed in Romans 12, 1 Cor 12 and Ephesians 4. Discuss each one.
b. Based on this week’s prayer and reflection, what spiritual gifts do you think that the Holy Spirit has given you.
4. The Spirit and Your Ministry:
a. S H A P E / Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experience. What has God called and gifted you for through S H A P E?
b. What part of "building up the body of Christ" might belong to you?
5. The Spirit and Your Witness:
a. In Matthew’s gospel (5:13-14) we are referred to as salt and light for all the world. What does that mean? What does salt do? What does light do?
6. Moving On:
a. Review what we have covered this week.
b. Assignments for Next Week
(1). Reading Assignment:
(a) As you read the chapter for next week (pages 82-86 underline or highlight special thoughts and answer the questions in the Q boxes.
(b) Complete the daily Bible readings and place your reflections, questions and insights in your "My Witness Journal"
c. Action Assignment:
(1) Complete the Action Assignment on page 86.
8. Closing Prayer "Stay salty and let your light shine"
9. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"