EVANGELISM

Invite 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 welcome any new students and connect them to the Club and Leadership so they feel like they have a place.
• Host – Start the Club with the Welcome, Prayer, Game (if applicable), and Memory Verse.
• Speaker – Lead the Club 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 has been centered around “Evangelism.” Today is INVITE Week!

Let’s start today’s Club with prayer.

Opening Prayer: God, thank you for another great week that we get to be here at First Priority! We pray for our speaker, ______ today as they share their story. We pray that our hearts would be open to hearing how much you love each one of us. In Jesus name, Amen.

Game – Optional (if time allows): Choose a game, video, or icebreaker. Select one that fits your group’s needs best! Click here to see the list of games available.

MEMORY VERSE: Romans 1:16 (NIV) – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”

I want to share something that’s transformed my life and can do the same for you. It’s the most incredible news you’ll ever hear: the Good News of Jesus Christ. But before we dive in, I want to ask you something: Have you ever felt like you were carrying a heavy burden—maybe guilt, regret, or the sense that something’s missing in your life? If so, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. And the good news is, there’s a solution. Let me explain.

God Loves Us (heart icon)

Let’s start with this: God loves you. you were created with a purpose and for a purpose. The Bible says in John 3:16, “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.” God made you to have a relationship with Him, to experience His love, and to live a life full of meaning. We are created to be in relationship with each other and with God. But there’s a catch—something that gets in the way of that relationship.

Sin Separates Us (division icon)

Here’s the problem: it’s called sin. Sin is anything we do that goes against God’s way—things like lying, cheating, hurting others, or just being selfish. The Bible says in Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” That means every single one of us has messed up. Every single one of us has rejected God, disobeyed Him, and rebelled against Him. We’ve all messed up our relationship with Him. And sin has consequences. Romans 6:23 tells us, “The wages of sin is death.” If you’ve ever worked a job, even doing chores for an allowance, you know that wages are what you receive for your actions. Work an hour at McDonald’s, and get $15 in return. So, our reward for the actions of rebelling against God is death. Yes, eventually we will die physically, but the death that sin brings is eternal death—a complete and never-ending separation from God who is Life. In a nutshell, our sin creates a huge barrier between us and God, something we can’t fix on our own.

But guess what? God didn’t leave us in the dark. He made a way for that wall to come down. He made a way for us to reconnect with Him.

Jesus Rescues Us (cross icon)

This is where the Good News comes in. God loves you so much that He, Himself, came to fix the problem of sin. Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, and then He did something incredible: He took the punishment for our sin by dying on the cross. He died the death we deserved…the price for our sins. He didn’t deserve it, but He did it for us because He loves us. But that’s not the end of the story. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead! He showed that He has power over sin and death. Because of what Jesus did, we can be forgiven and have a relationship with God. Romans 5:8 says, “But God shows His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Will you Respond (question mark icon)

So, what does this mean for you? It means you can start fresh. you don’t have to carry the weight of guilt or regret anymore. you can live with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – which is the Fruit of the (Holy) Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. [this is a good place to share how God has helped you be a light in the world by living out the fruit of the spirit] Jesus offers forgiveness, a life of peace and hope, and eternal life as a free gift. But like any gift, you have to accept it.

The Bible says in Romans 10:9, “If you say with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” It’s that simple. Admit that you’ve sinned, believe that Jesus died and rose for you, and commit to following Him. That’s it.

(intro to response time)

Conclusion: So, here’s my question for you: What will you do with this news? Maybe you’ve heard it before, or maybe this is the first time. Either way, Jesus is offering you the chance to start fresh today. He loves you and wants a relationship with you.

Prayer: “Dear Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner in need of your forgiveness. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins and rose again. Today, I choose to surrender my life to you. Please come into my heart, forgive my sins, and make me new. I want to follow you all the days of my life. Thank you for your love and grace. In your precious name, I pray. Amen.”

Before we leave today, our Student Leaders are going to pass out Response Cards for you to fill out. If you related to or felt moved today, please take a moment to fill out a Response Card. As you will see on the cards there are 5 boxes asking about your response to today’s Club.

The first box ‘Today I trusted in Jesus for the first time.’ This is if you made the decision to follow Christ and put Him first in your life for the first time.

The second box ‘Today I reaffirmed my faith in Jesus.’ This is if maybe you made the decision to follow Christ in the past, but have fallen short and got caught up in sin for a while and you want to recommit your life to Christ.

The third box ‘I would like more information about the Gospel.’ This is to let us know that you would like to dive deeper into the Gospel of Christ and the calling that the Lord has for your life. We would love to connect with each of you on this level.

The fourth box ‘I have already trusted in Jesus before today.” This is maybe for those of you who are already walking with Christ and have made the decision to follow Him wholeheartedly. If this is you, we still want to connect with you and walk alongside you. We hope that you continue to come to Club and join this Faith Community as we connect with each other through the Gospel.

The last box is for anyone who is not interested in what you heard today in Club. If this is you, we want to encourage you and let you know that no matter your beliefs or place in life, you are still welcome and wanted here. We love having each and every one of you. There is space here for everyone no matter where you are on your walk with Christ, even if you may not be walking with Christ yet.

As you finish filling out your card, we want to thank each of you for joining us today. We cannot wait to connect with you and see you next week! Let’s take a moment to pray together and then we will discuss any announcements…

Let’s close in prayer.

Closing Prayer suggestion: Heavenly Father, thank you for this time of fellowship and testimony. We are grateful for the love you have shown us and the ways you have transformed our lives. If anyone heard our words today and felt you stirring in their heart, may they seek your love and truth. And Lord, for those who were not here but need to hear of your goodness and saving grace, draw them near so they may join us next time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(This is the place for the Club to make any announcements for the upcoming week and or month)

If today was your first time with us and you want to know more about what First Priority is like on a week-by-week basis, we’d love to see you again next week for CONNECT Week. It’s a great opportunity to meet more people, get connected, and learn more about what God has for you!

Leader Notes: Remember to file the report on this week’s Club numbers!

This is a great spot to add Student Leaders to your team and give responsibilities to them. It is also the place to check on the upcoming school schedule for days off or breaks (your Faculty Sponsor is a great resource for this).

FOLLOW UP: Collect all Response Cards and sort them before leaving the room after Club. Follow-up is key and can be urgent for a new believer. If there is no time for the team to sort them, have a Student Leader take them and sort them within the next few hours (Do not do this during class time when you should be working or paying attention!). Send the name of each person who made a decision to the friend who brought them so they can follow up appropriately. Make a plan to review and pray over them with your Campus Coach and Adult Leaders. Plan to connect soon with any students who had questions or made a decision – you want them to know that they are important to you.

See the Follow-Up Guide on www.firstpriority.club/resources for more details.

Prepare for CONNECT Week: If you are not using it already, take a minute to look at some of the features in the First Priority Club app to keep roles organized or use the guide at the beginning of this month.