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This Friday
Equip
1 Peter 4:1-2, 8-11
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God….Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Mark 10:42-45
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Who does serving benefit?
Who is responsible for making sure that what needs to be done around church, is done?
How much of your time do you think you’re ‘supposed’ to give to Jesus?
Why does Jesus encourage us to live our lives as servants?
How can someone be a leader, and also a servant? What does that look like?
What gifts do you think God might have given you?
How do you think they fit into being a ‘servant’?
Do you use your gifts to serve the church/Jesus?
How do you stay motivated to keep your commitments when it’s hard?
Are there any areas where you’d be willing to serve around church or youth – even though it ‘costs’ you time with your friends?
Recharge/Team Notes
Devos for Meetings
Keep it short!
60 secs is all that is needed – one key point/takeaway
Keep it real!
Bring something from your personal devotional time – we’re all leaders who are
engaging with personal devotions right?
Keep it encouraging!
How are your words encouraging the team and setting up the night?
Suggested outline:
1 – Read the verse/quote and mention where you found it
2 – What was God saying to you through this? (1 point only)
3 – How can we apply this to our ministry?
Team Notes
Youth Team WINS!
Faith Convos – Not every conversation needs to be about faith, but we are missing the point if none of our conversations are.
Follow Up – Follow up shows that we care about each and every person
Family – Meet/talk to parents – they entrust their youth to us, so connecting them to us and to the church is a major win!
Friday + – Whether we use any of ‘The other 166 hours of the week’ to connect with our youth shows them we actually care.
Three Hallmarks of the Gateway Youth Team
We are Jesus first – how are you putting Jesus first?
– In our preparation – turning up in a good place spiritually as much as we can
– In our example to our youth – we don’t shy away from this
– In how we operate both on Friday nights and with our youth at other times – sensitive, listening – and obedient
We are Team Gateway – are you on the team?
– In our preparation – we bring our best, we do what we say we will do
– In our example to our youth – we bring them on the journey of serving – and we’re Team Gateway outside of Youth
– In how we operate on Friday nights – eagerly fill the needs of the night, fill gaps organically
We value people – did you value that person?
– In our preparation – we keep track of the youth calendar and we’re on time
– In our example to our youth – we teach them to value others both actively, in the example we set, and by bring them with us – We turn up!
– In how we operate on Friday nights – we notice who and what is around us and we acknowledge and fill needs