Witness: Exploring and Sharing Your Christian Faith
Lesson Plan
Trail Five, Session 23 = My Witness as God’s Story (Vista One)
(plan for a short refreshment break at some point)
References:
Trail Guide for Leaders Page 167
Trail Guide for Hikers Page 135
1. Prayer:
a. Talk about your witnessing experiences during the week.
b. Share the prayer that you have written
2. Trail Talk:
a. "I Love To Tell The Story". How many times have you sung that song? It is much easier to sing than do!
b. How do we tell that "old, old story" today?
3. The Story:
a. What is God’s story?
b. How do we need to tell God’s story to those who are seeking a new or renewed relationship with God
4. The Inredients:
a. What are the ingredients of God’s story (exercise on page 137)
5. Some Models:
a. The Bridge (Q5)
b. The Offer (Q6)
c. The Circle of Life (Page 119)
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 141-146) 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 140.
7. Closing Prayer:
8. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"