PERSONAL EVANGELISM

Connect 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 “Personal Evangelism.” Today is CONNECT Week and we are so excited to share with you the many ways to connect with God through the local church.

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! I am so thankful for those who committed their lives to follow Jesus last week. I am also thankful for the local church. Thank you, God, that you have placed people in groups that love you and that will help each other walk faithfully. In Jesus name, Amen.

Game – Optional (if time allows): Feel free to select a game that fits your 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.”

Leader Tip: do this next part in groups or ask just a few volunteers for each section.

Let’s take a moment to share about how we are connected to Christ, Club, and the local church and how we can get those around us to be connected as well!

Christ: Anyone want to share their connection to Christ story? (How they came to a relationship with Christ.)

Club: Who can we connect to this First Priority Club next week?

Church: Ask students

1. What Church do they go to? Where does your church meet and what time does it start?
2. Why do they go to their church?
3. What do they love about their church?

Leader Tip: Invite a Club Coach to share about their church!

Romans 10:14-15(NIV) – 14 “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Today, we will reflect on the importance of personal evangelism, as highlighted in Romans 10:14-15. As followers of Christ, we have been entrusted with the incredible responsibility of sharing the good news of salvation with others. Our faith is not meant to be kept hidden within us, but it is meant to be shared, proclaimed, and lived out in our daily lives.

The Apostle Paul, in this passage, presents a series of questions that provoke our thinking about the vital role we play in sharing the Gospel. “How can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” These questions emphasize the interconnectedness of personal evangelism and the process of salvation.

Imagine a traveler who is lost in a dense forest, desperately searching for a way out. The traveler is unaware of a clear path leading to safety just a few steps away. In the same way, many people around us are lost and searching for meaning, hope, and salvation. They may be unaware that the answer they seek is found in Jesus Christ.

Now imagine if you, as a believer, stumble upon this lost traveler. You have the knowledge of the path to salvation, and you possess the ability to guide them to safety. Would you keep this life-saving information to yourself or would you share it with them? Personal evangelism is like being that guide. It is extending a hand to those who are lost, showing them the way to the ultimate source of hope and salvation.

God has chosen to use us as His Vessels to bring the message of His Love and Grace to the world. When we actively engage in personal evangelism, we become participants in God’s Redemptive Plan. It is a beautiful privilege and responsibility to be able to share the life-transforming message of Jesus Christ with others.

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:

1. How can I practically seek God with all my heart, mind, and soul on a daily basis?
2. What are some practical ways to surrender my desires and plans to God and trust in His divine guidance?
3. How can I actively share God’s love with others and be a light in their lives?

Remember, the power of personal evangelism lies in our willingness to be used by God. As we step out in faith, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our words and actions, we become instruments of God’s love, mercy, and redemption. May we embrace this calling with joy, knowing that through our efforts, others may come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Take 2-3 minutes to allow students to give different prayer requests and pray for the needs of the students. Spend a few minutes praying for local churches.

Let’s close in prayer.

Closing prayer suggestion: God, thank you for this time together, where we’ve reflected on the importance of personal evangelism. We are grateful for the opportunity to share the Hope of Jesus with those around us. Empower us, Lord, to step out in faith and boldly proclaim the Gospel. Help us recognize the opportunities to share your love, and give us the courage to overcome any fears or obstacles that might hold us back. May we be vessels of your mercy and grace, allowing others to experience the transformative power of your salvation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Leader Notes:

• Remember to file the report on this week’s Club numbers!
• Review leader roles for next week! Use this as an opportunity to recruit new leaders!

Announcement suggestions: Announce details for summer, training, kick-off, and/or community events to stay connected.