GOD’S LOVE

Equip Week

Student Leader Roles:

• Promo – Promote the Club through social media, announcements, and any other outlets the school allows.
• Welcome – Stand at the door and welcome students to the Club as they arrive. Be sure to connect any new students to the Club and Leadership so they feel like they have a place.
• Host – Start the Cub with the Welcome, Prayer, Game (if applicable), and Memory Verse.
• Speaker – Lead the Cub through Tool Time, and Dig In, using the EPIC Guide, and any supporting materials.
• Follow-up – Follow up with new (or newer) students, and students who accepted Christ for the first time or want to know more. This role requires follow-up every week, not just after INVITE Weeks.

Welcome: Welcome to First Priority! We are so glad that you have chosen to join us today! Our focus this month is going to be centered around “God’s love.”

What does it look like today for us to follow Jesus? Today is EQUIP Week and we want to equip and encourage you on how to better share your faith with your friends.

Let’s start today’s Club with prayer.

Opening Prayer:God, thank you for the chance to gather at First Priority! I am thankful for those who are here today and thankful for your love for each of us! Prepare our hearts now to hear your Word. In Jesus name, Amen.

Game – Optional (if time allows): Optional (if you have time): Feel free to select a game that fits your needs best! Does the Club need energy? Laughter? Joy? Or Connection?  Click here to see the list of games available.

MEMORY VERSE:John 3:16 (NIV) –“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Supplies: The FOUR materials. (bracelets, cards, slides, etc)

Today, we are going to be talking about the first part of a Gospel Tool called The FOUR. The FOUR is made up of four symbols that represent each part of the Gospel story and gives us a tangible way to explain and share the Gospel with others. When sharing the Gospel, you can use The FOUR to help guide your conversation and ensure that you are correctly and fully sharing the Gospel message.

The Heart: God Loves Us

God totally loves you! His love is boundless and unconditional. The love of God has shown itself through Jesus Christ. This loving God can be experienced, He is real and He wants nothing more than for you to experience His love personally and to discover the purpose of your life in your relationship with Him.

Let’s take a moment to read a few verses about God’s love.

1 John 4:16(NIV) – “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

Psalm 16:11(NIV) – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Leader Tip: Break into small groups or have a large group discussion based on Club size. Give students 1-2 minutes per question based on Club time.

Discussion Questions:

• How have you experienced the love of God recently?
• How can you demonstrate the love of God this week in your school or with your family?
• What can I do personally this week to share the Love of God?

It is so important to recognize God’s love in our lives and how we can share it with others. We hope you all have learned something new about God’s love for us today.

In our journey through life, we often encounter conditional love—love that is based on achievements, appearances, or meeting certain expectations. However, it’s crucial to understand that God’s love is radically different. It is unconditional, boundless, and everlasting. God loves each one of us completely, just as we are. God loves us all unconditionally.

Reflect on these profound words from the apostle Paul in Romans 8:38-39 (NIV): “38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Give students a moment to reflect.

God’s love knows no boundaries or limitations. It is not dependent on our achievements or the opinions of others. It extends to every aspect of our lives—the good and the bad, the successes and the failures, the highs and the lows. It reaches into the depths of our hearts and whispers, “you are loved.”

No matter how you perceive yourself or how others may judge you, remember that God sees you as His precious creation. He cherishes you with an unwavering love that remains constant even in your moments of weakness or doubt. His love seeks to restore, redeem, and transform you into the person He intended you to be.

Take comfort in knowing that God’s love is not fragile or conditional. you don’t have to earn it or fear losing it. It is a gift freely given, waiting to be received with open arms. Allow His love to flow through you, giving you strength, courage, and a sense of belonging.

As we navigate the challenges of student life—exams, friendships, and discovering our purpose— we can rest in the assurance that we are never alone. God’s love is with us, guiding, comforting, and empowering us to face any obstacle that comes our way.

So, embrace the extraordinary gift of God’s unconditional love. Let it be the foundation of your identity and the source of your joy. Seek to love others as God loves you, sharing His love with those around you. May this love illuminate your path, bring peace to your soul, and inspire you to live a life filled with purpose.

Leader Tip: Break into small groups or have a large group discussions based on Club size. Give students 1-2 minutes per question based on Club time.

Discussion Questions:

1. How can we practically remind ourselves of God’s unconditional Love on a daily basis, especially when facing challenges or self-doubt?
2. In a world that often measures worth based on achievements or appearances, how can we encourage and support others in recognizing their inherent value and experiencing God’s unconditional love?
3. What are some ways we can actively express and demonstrate God’s unconditional love to those around us, particularly to our fellow students and friends?

Leader Tip: Have Student Leaders pass out Prayer Cards.

Before you leave Club, we are going to pass out Prayer Cards. We encourage each of you to fill out one of these cards with the names of students who you are going to be praying for this week. We also encourage you to invite each of the names you write down to Club next week or for INVITE Week to hear the Gospel!

Give them time to fill out Prayer Cards.

Allow 2-3 minutes for students to share prayer requests and pray for one another.

Let’s close in prayer.

Closing prayer suggestion: Lord, we are grateful for the chance to gather here and learn more about you.

Before we continue, let’s take a moment of silence to lift up the names of friends or loved ones who don’t know you as their Savior. (Pause for silent prayer.)

We pray for our friends, family, and peers who have not yet come to know you as their Savior. Please touch their hearts and help us to share your hope and love with them. In Jesus name, Amen.

Next week is the PREPARE Week, and during our last month’s PREPARE Week meeting, we talked about writing and sharing your Faith Story. If anyone has been working on their story, come talk to a Club leader about being 1 of 2 people who can share next week. It can be a 2-3 minute micro story or up to 7 minutes come to Jesus testimony and anything in between. We will guide you into success, especially if this would be your first time sharing.

Announcement suggestions:

• This is the place for the Club to make any announcements for the upcoming week and/or month.
• Check on the upcoming school schedule for days off or breaks (your Faculty Sponsor is a great resource for this)

Leader Notes:

• Remember to file the report on this week’s Club numbers!
• Prepare for PREPARE Week by reviewing the planning guide at the beginning of this month.

Leader Tip: Use the First Priority Club app to keep leader roles organized so you can reference this list on the go!