MC2 05PN B.L.E.S.S. strategy/bg

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Prayer and Care

 * What are you thankful for this week?


 * Prayer Request

Celebrate Faithfulness

 * How was your walk with Jesus this week?


 * What happened as you trusted God for your goals and “I will by when” statements?

Activity #1

 * Read Matthew 9:35-38.


 * What did you like best? Why?


 * What do we learn about the heart of Jesus?

Activity #2

 * Build trust communication with members of your oikos. We call that B.L.E.S.S.  Please discuss with your group how each of the points can work in your oikos (take notes):


 * (B) egin with prayer, list and pray for the people from your oikos,


 * (L) isten them well. Focus on understanding them, give them opportunity to talk and get the information that will help you share later,


 * (E) at. Jesus is an example of eating with different people. Go to lunch together, invite for a coffee, share some food.  Eating creates sharing and understanding,


 * (S)erve. Now you can serve different people in different ways because you know them better,


 * (S)hare your story and share the Gospel.



Preparing for the Mission

 * Practice and Feedback.


 * Write your story using the guide on the back of this page.


 * Practice and Feedback.

Going on the Mission

 * B.L.E.S.S. 3 people on your list.


 * Tell your story to the 2 people on your list.


 * Write “I will by when” statements and tell them to your small group.


 * Set a time and meet with your one-another partner.

Praying for the Mission

 * Commit everyone’s goals to the Lord. Ask the Lord to help us be faithful and use us to start a movement of disciple-makers.

For Further Study

 * Read Transferable Concept #8: How to love by faith


 * Read Tips for Writing and Sharing your Personal Story

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Transition
1 sentence:

1. What was your life like before Christ?
One word:

2 - 3 sentences:

2. How did you receive Christ?
One word:

2 – 3 sentences:

3. What is your life like now that you have received Christ?
One word:

2 – 3 sentences: