Make sure to read Part 1, 2 and 3
Week #3
To begin this week, repeat the same instructions from the previous weeks. This week the group will identify both relatives and acquaintances who are not Christians. Give each person three sheets of blank paper and a pen. On the first sheet, ask everyone to draw a tree. In the tree write the names of family members. Direct the group to list only those who are still living. This list could include grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, in-laws, as well brothers and sisters. After everyone has completed their list, invite them to place a check mark by the names of those they know are Christians and active members of a church. If some in the group have a difficult time completing the list, encourage them to complete it during the week. Trying to remember all extended family members can be challenging.
Ask everyone to take the second sheet and to trace his or her hand. The goal is to write the names of people with whom they have regular contact. As you read through the list of possible people, ask the group to write names on the fingers. Say, “Possibilities include bank tellers, service station attendants, store clerks, pharmacists, doctors, dentists, waitress/waiters, bus/taxi drivers, delivery people, mail carrier, exterminator, barber/hair stylist, insurance agent, mechanic, etc.” Invite the group to provide other possibilities. Ask the group to place check marks by the names of those they know are Christians and active members of a church. Unchecked names on both sheets should be considered prospects.
After each person has completed placing the check marks on their sheets, ask them to take the third blank sheet. The purpose of this sheet is to help each person develop a list from which they will identify their ONE. Ask the members of the group to write the names that are not checked in their first two sheets onto this third sheet. Instruct the class/group members to spend this week praying for the people on their list(s) and listening to God for the name of the person that should be their ONE! After God has revealed that name ask them to write that name at the bottom of the list and then to start focusing on the ONE! Close in prayer.
Dr. Smith is the lead state missionary with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and serves the Sunday School, Small Groups, Discipleship and Faith Development Specialist. Visit their website at gabaptist.org/groups/ for more information and other resources to aid your Sunday School or Small Group. Dr. Smith is available for conferences or other speaking opportunities and can be contacted at tsmith@gabaptist.org.
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