PERSONAL 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 “Personal 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): Optional (if you have time): 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.”

Today, I want to share with you a message of hope, love, and redemption. It is a message that has the power to transform lives and set you on a path of purpose and eternal joy. It is the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Recognizing Our Need:
We live in a world that often feels dark and uncertain. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves trapped in a cycle of sin and brokenness. We may try to find fulfillment in worldly pursuits, but they ultimately leave us empty. Deep down, we all long for something more—a genuine connection, forgiveness, and true purpose.

Isaiah 59:2 (NIV) – “But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.”

The Good News:
Here’s the incredible news: God loves us more than we can comprehend, and He desires a personal relationship with each one of us. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to rescue us from the bondage of sin and offer us eternal life. Jesus lived a perfect life, teaching us the way of love, grace, and truth. He willingly laid down His life on the cross, bearing the weight of our sins, so that we could be forgiven and reconciled to God.

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.”

The Invitation:
Now comes the most important part: the invitation. Jesus calls us to repentance and surrender. He extends His hand and invites us to turn away from our sinful ways and follow Him. This call is not a burden but a liberation—a release from the chains that have held us captive for far too long.

Acts 3:19 (NIV) – “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

Surrendering to Jesus means acknowledging that we cannot save ourselves. It requires humbly admitting our need for a Savior and recognizing that Jesus is the only one who can truly transform our lives. It involves handing over the reins of our lives to Him, trusting that His plans are far greater than our own.

The Promise of Transformation:
When we surrender to Jesus, something incredible happens. He enters into our lives and begins a process of transformation. He forgives our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. He fills us with His Holy Spirit, who empowers us to live a life of righteousness and bear fruit that brings glory to God.

Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

This surrender is not a one-time event but a lifelong journey. It is a daily decision to follow Jesus, to seek His will, and to align our lives with His teachings. It means embracing His Love, His Grace, and His Truth in every area of our lives—our thoughts, words, actions, relationships, and ambitions.

The Call to Action:
So today, my dear friends, I invite you to respond to this call of surrender. Open your hearts to Jesus and let Him transform you from within. Choose to turn away from your sin and receive His forgiveness.

Revelation 3:20 (NIV) – “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”

Embrace the light of His love and allow Him to guide you on the path of righteousness. If you’re ready to make this commitment, I encourage you to pray with me:

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 and 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, we are grateful for the time we’ve had to connect with you and each other. Fill us with boldness to share your love and truth this week. We pray for those who don’t yet know you, that you would transform their hearts and draw them closer to you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

If this was your first time, we would love to have you join us next time for CONNECT Week where we work together to find ways to get connected with each other, with Christ, and with the local Church. If you don’t currently have a church home but are curious about ways to find community outside of the Club, come talk to one of us! We would love to help you get connected!

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 person who brought them or another friend 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: Who will be responsible for the areas listed in the First Priority Club app?