Witness: Exploring and Sharing Your Christian Faith

Lesson Plan

Trail Five, Session 21 = My Witness and Prayer

(plan for a short refreshment break at some point)

References:

Trail Guide for Leaders Page 166

Trail Guide for Hikers Page 123

1. Prayer:

a. Talk about your witnessing experiences during the week.

b. Share the prayer that you have written

2. Trail Talk:

a. How difficult is it to pick up your pack every day and get back on the trail? What helps to get you "going"?

3. In school with Jesus:

a. Discuss the prayer life of Jesus (page 123-124). Jesus taught us not only what to pray but to live a prayer life.

b. Q1: What resources have been most helpful in keeping you in a spirit of praise to God (in all things).

4. Praying without ceasing:

a. How do you "pray without ceasing"? Prayer is remaining in the presence of God 24/7.

b. What methods have you found most helpful to remind you day in and day out that you live for Christ and desire to be an effective witness for Christ.

5. Interceding for others:

a. After we pray for others what does God expect of us?

b. Do you keep a written or mental prayer list?

c. What special experiences have helped you to know that God truly does honor and answer your prayers?

d. Have you ever prayed aloud for someone over the telephone or in a public setting away from the church? If so, what was your experience?

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 129-134 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 128.

7. Closing Prayer:

8. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"