Curriculum Special Instructions:
As you may recall, we recently discussed how we would distribute the curriculum for the new quarter since we are only teaching the first lesson before the classes change. We had to order curriculum based on our January class structure and not our current structure. In order to cut down on confusion, costs, and so we can get the curriculum in the right classes, here is what we are going to do. It is a little different from what we discussed. For that I apologize.
- I will send to you, electronically, the study material for the December 1 lesson. I will include commentary and teaching plans.
- All curriculum resources will be available beginning December 8th in the workroom based on the new class structure. At that time, you may pick up all the teaching resources you will need to begin preparing for January.
- Consider taking time in December to deliver study guides to individuals who might be prospects for your new group. You may pick up guides from your box in the workroom at any time.
- Saturday, January 4 -- Briefing Meeting: I am planning for you to attend that morning. We will meet to cover room arrangements, give out final rolls, provide a brief training on new processes for guests, and give you time to begin contacting individuals on your roll. All remaining curriculum will be available for you to take to members and prospects for your class after the meeting and throughout the following weeks.
Dates to Remember as We Move Forward
- November 24, and Dec. 1 -- Engage studies continue on Sunday nights and Wednesday's of these weeks. Both begin at 6pm.
- This Sunday -- The Hammils will be visiting with us during worship. This is a very special Northside family who willingly left a life of comfort to focus on missions in Asia.
- December 1: Connect Group Fellowship Breakfast (Provided by Church) and White Christmas emphasis during worship.
- December 8: "White Christmas" celebration.
- December 15: Go Tell it on the Rooftops.
- December 18: Christmas Fellowship Meal.
- December 22: Commit to Connect Service (am); Lord's Supper Service (pm).
- December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (5pm)
- January 4: Adult Connect Group Leadership Breakfast and Briefing (8:30-10:30 am)
- January 5: LAUNCH NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH NEW PEOPLE!
Pray . . .
- For Church Members: That God will renew a fresh vision and burning passion to do whatever it takes to reach people for Christ including making a commitment to help be a part of starting new Connect Group classes and our new worship time.
- For Connect Group Leaders: That God will continue to bring forth new leaders to help us reach a goal of adding at least 10-12 more adult Connect Groups. We are close! Pray also for each other; that God will help us be the leaders we need to be during this time of transition.
- For Church Staff: That we will remain faithful to the task God has placed before us. That we will be able to see to fruition the work that we believe God wants to do through the Northside family.
Thanks so much for the part you are playing as you lead others!
Bible Study Session Helps:
Due to the focus of the text this week, be sensitive to those in your group who might be dealing with the loss of a loved one. Consider how they might respond, the comfort they might need, or the questions they might ask regarding eternal life. This session also provides a perfect opportunity for you to invite those who might be struggling with their relationship with Christ to remain afterwards and talk with you.
I have included two approaches to this session. The first approach incorporates a video. The link is provided in the document. The second approach is discussion based.
November 24 Teaching Options
Download Directions: Click the above link. When the file opens choose "Download" located in the upper right corner of the window. Let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to copy, paste, delete, or edit any of the content.
