tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43316131074492063892024-03-08T11:44:30.606-08:00POP Mentor 2016Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-8234001134325740002016-03-07T12:51:00.001-08:002016-03-14T09:08:44.992-07:00Week 6 (Mar. 16)<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "shake that booty"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Lent –
Thin Places<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>-Have you had fun meeting together? Bust out a phone & take a picture together! Post it to the Prince of Peace Facebook page or tag us on instagram (@popyouthfamily)</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">-<b>Last call! Make sure you take some time to
talk about continuing to meet together in the next year/s. It is our hope that
partners stick together through the kids’ Axis years & if the two of you
decide, even beyond that! This could be just for Lent mentoring, or keeping in
touch, worshiping together, etc.</b> <b><u>Please
let Brent know your future plans!</u><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Remember to pray together & be ready to
worship at 7:00<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">You walk out of your house & a crowd goes wild, just
because you…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What has been the most memorable “Thin Places” story for
you? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Has hearing these stories impacted your beliefs/faith? In
what way?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What have you learned about sharing your faith? Do you
think you can do it too?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Who might <i>you</i>
encourage by sharing about your faith?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What historical person would you like to talk about
his/her faith with? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What living person would you like to talk to about
his/her faith? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">How has God come close to you recently?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Consider, how might <i>you</i>
draw yourself nearer to God in your everyday life?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">If you & God took a walk, what would you talk about?
What would you ask God? What would God ask you?!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Right now, I really need God to…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">From our Thin Places series we have heard about
experiences with God happening everywhere (in homes, out in nature, in
health issues)…Going forward, how can we remember that God is with us at
all times & in all places? <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Easter will be here soon! How will you be celebrating? <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Should we stay in touch throughout the year? How should
we do that/what should we do? <i>(Let
Brent know your plans, we would be happy to help if needed!)</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">Bible reading &
Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Open
your Bibles to John 12:1-8. Read this out loud together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Lazarus only recently had been resurrected by Jesus. What
do you think they would have been talking about sitting around the table?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Mary’s anointing of Jesus with costly perfume is an
extravagant – some would say unnecessary – gesture. Are there times in
your life when you feel it necessary to give extravagantly? When & why
do you do it?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Mary wipes Jesus’ feet with her hair, which was likely an
act of deeply humbles submission & devotion. How do you show devotion
to God in your life?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Prayer time</span></b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> – Pray for each other’s highs & lows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Dear
God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>. Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).</u></span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> In
Jesus’ name we pray, amen.</span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-53319215324333013492016-03-03T12:44:00.004-08:002016-03-07T10:36:38.773-08:00Week 5 (Mar. 9)<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "shake that booty"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Lent –
Thin Places<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">-<b>This week, make sure you take some time to
talk about continuing to meet together in the next year/s. It is our hope that
partners stick together through the kids’ Axis years & if the two of you
decide, even beyond that! This could be just for Lent mentoring, or keeping in
touch, worshipping together, etc.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Remember to pray together & be ready to
worship at 7:00!<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">If you could attempt anything, & knew you would not
fail, what would you do? (take this as seriously or silly as you like </span><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Bell MT"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Bell MT"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">When it comes to decision making, do you usually take
your time & think it through, or just go with your first instinct?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">If you say “It depends.” What does it depend on? What
factors do you consider?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Share about a time you saw, or heard about, something you
just couldn’t explain…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Do you believe in miracles? What makes something
miraculous? <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What kind of miracles did Jesus perform?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What do <i>you</i>
think is possible, that <i>others</i>
think is impossible?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">The top 3 moments in my life so far are…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What events have had an impact on your faith?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What gives you a sense of wonder & awe? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Tell about a time you took a risk that paid off…A time
that it didn’t?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">At this point in time, what are your top “wants”?
“Needs”?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Who is someone in need that you know? What do they need?
How might you be a part of helping them?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">How can you learn to trust God when the future seems
uncertain?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">Bible reading &
Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Open
your Bibles to Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Read it out loud together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">The prodigal son (the runaway) was
willing to eat what had been set out for the pigs. This was out of
desperation, but ask yourself: do you ever make decisions that make your
life more difficult? How can our relationship with God help us in our
day-to-day lives?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">The prodigal did not expect to be
welcomed back as a son. Do you think he was right? How would you have felt
in that situation?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">The father’s response was immediate.
Bring a robe! A ring! Plan a huge meal! What does this story-and the
father’s reaction-tell us about God?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">The other brother’s response was less
than enthusiastic. He never did anything wrong & yet his father had never
planned a party for him. Who do you most identify with in this story?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Prayer time</span></b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> – Pray for each other’s highs & lows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Dear
God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>. Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).</u></span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> In
Jesus’ name we pray, amen.</span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-17988687856169594722016-02-29T09:19:00.000-08:002016-03-07T10:36:57.452-08:00Halfway Check in + Week 4 (Mar. 2) guide<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";"><b>Hello Mentors!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";"><b>Well, we're already half way through our 6 weeks together. If you have any feedback to share as far as how things are going with you/your mentee/the process please don't hesitate to reach me. Email (brenth@princeofpeacechurch.org) or a call (763-744-7369) would be great.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";"><b>Before you take a look at Week 4, I invite you to read a great blog I recently encountered. Perhaps it may be of some insight/help for you, check it out - <a href="http://www.averageyouthministry.com/average-youth-ministry/2016/2/28/middle-schoolers-dont-know-that-middle-school-sucks">Middle Schoolers don't know that middle school sucks!</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";">Blessings,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "shake that booty";">Brent</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "shake that booty"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Lent –
Thin Places<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">-Start your
meeting together by sharing your highs and lows from the last week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">-Then dive in to
the discussion starters for this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">-Included again is
a Bible reading & some questions if you'd like to go that route.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Remember to pray together & be ready to
worship at 7:00!<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">The farthest away I have ever been is…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">How does your involvement with church help shape your
faith? What do you think you would be like without being a part of a
church community?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Could a person sustain (keep it going) their faith
without <i>ever</i> going to worship or
being part of a church? Why/Why not?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">How would you illustrate your relationship with Jesus?
What does it look like? How close/far apart are you? What do you do
together?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">When you don’t feel close to God (or that you feel He
isn’t close)…Where are you? Where do you think God is?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What is one puzzling question you have about God or your
faith?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Can you share about a time your faith seemed especially
weak or low? What was going on & how did you get through it? Can these
hard times end up drawing us closer to God?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Did you ever pray & feel that your prayer wasn’t
answered? How did you feel?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Note – God <i>always</i>
hears our prayers. However, His answers <i>are not</i> always what we want them to be!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Has there ever been a time you felt that God had
abandoned you?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">On the flip side, can you think of an experience that
caused you to thank God for His care?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Respond to this verse (what do you think of it?), <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">We know that all things work
together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his
purpose. –Romans 8:28<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">Bible reading &
Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Open
your Bibles to Luke 13:1-9. Read it out loud together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Jesus’ followers were trying to make
sense of some scary current events. Is there anything happening in the
world that worries you?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Repent means to apologize for doing
something wrong. Lent is a time to repent. Who are some people that need
to hear you say, “I’m sorry?”<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Fig trees grow to be over 30 feet
tall. Imagine the process of cutting down a large tree. What are some
challenges you might face?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">What does it mean to bear fruit in
your life? How can your church family help you bear good fruit?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Prayer time</span></b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> – Pray for each other’s highs & lows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Dear
God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>. Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).</u></span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<br /></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> In
Jesus’ name we pray, amen.</span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-70177995048737514592016-02-18T10:39:00.000-08:002016-03-02T08:26:55.708-08:00Week 3<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "shake that booty"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Lent –
Thin Places<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Start your
meeting together by sharing your highs and lows from the last week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Then dive in to
the discussion starters for this week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">-Included again is
a Bible reading & some questions if you'd like to go that route.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember to pray together & be ready to
worship at 7:00!<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Would you rather…be a yo-yo or a roller-coaster car? Why?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of each? Has your life ever felt like one or the other?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Share about a time you received something you really
really wanted, or had been waiting a long time for…What was it? How did
you feel? How did that affect you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Has there been a time when you didn’t receive something
you had been really really been hoping for? What was it? How did you feel?
How has that affected you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What’s something you’re really hoping for even right now?
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why do you think we can’t always get what we want? Or
even what we need?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How does God factor in to your desires? Do you ask for
stuff/things to happen? Do you ask <i>what</i>
you should be desiring? (Check out Psalms 37:1-5).<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(finish the sentence) When things don’t turn out the way
I had hoped, I…<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What does hopelessness look like? Feel like?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How can we find hope in life? How could we <i>give</i> hope?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How do you overcome obstacles in life?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life includes sorrow, hurt, disappointment, injustice,
loss, pain & grief. How do you live with these as part of your life?
How do you support & help others in their hard times?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But life also includes fulfillment, happiness, gain, joy
& fulfillment…How have these kinds of times been a part of your life?
When have you celebrated with others?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are the things, or who are the people, that you put
the most trust/faith in? What does it mean to trust in God? What does that
look like?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">Bible reading &
Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Open
your Bibles to Luke 13:31-35. Read it out loud together.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some Pharisees told Jesus about
Herod’s death threat. What do you think they were trying to achieve in
warning Jesus about Herod?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever felt like you were in
danger? What did that look like? How would you respond if you knew someone
was looking to harm you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What do you know about Jerusalem, both
past & present? Look online to discover some important things that
have happened in this city.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jesus talks about gathering Jerusalem
together, “as a hen gathers her brood.” What do you think Jesus meant by
that? Is there another metaphor you would choose?<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Prayer time</span></b><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> – Pray for each other’s highs & lows.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;">Dear
God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>. Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).</u></span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In
Jesus’ name we pray, amen.</span></span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-29019889785974965932016-02-16T12:54:00.000-08:002016-02-16T12:54:14.643-08:00Mentors, Just for YouHi Mentors,<br />
<br />
I am so glad you are all a part of this ministry. I hope you believe in what you're doing. Here's a great nugget that speaks to your value. Please take the time to listen...<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.churchleaders.com/podcast/260581-kara-powell-1-reason-youth-leave-church-reverse-trend.html">#1 Reason Youth Leave the Church - And How to Reverse It</a><br />
<br />
<br />
In Christ,<br />
BrentPrince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-58042951786388781212016-02-11T13:18:00.000-08:002016-02-15T07:24:51.640-08:00Week 2<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "shake that booty"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Lent –
Thin Places<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">-Start your
meeting together by sharing your highs and lows from the last week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">-Then dive in to
the discussion starters for this week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">-Included again is
a Bible reading & some questions if you'd like to go that route.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Remember to pray together & be ready to
worship at 7:00!<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Imagine, you have an unlimited budget to take a trip.
Where do you go & what do you do?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Do you like to spend time outside? Why/Why not? What do
you do/What do you do instead?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Share about a memorable experience you had outdoors…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Compare & contrast being outside to being inside.
What’s the same? Different? What’s unique to each? What are the benefits
& drawbacks?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Describe your favorite place/location…What is special
about that spot?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">If God is <i>somewhere</i>,
in a certain place, where do you think that place is?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">We are promised that we have the Holy Spirit in each of
us (1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Timothy 1:14), so God is always with us. But if
you had to pick a place to go & be with God, where would it be? Do you
actually do this?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Share about a place, other than your house, that you feel
“at home” or at peace, when you’re there…<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">How about a time or place that you were out of your
comfort zone…Where was that/what did you have to do? What was the result?
How do you feel about it now?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Where do you go, or who do you go to when you’re in some
sort of trouble or hard time? How does being in that place or talking to
that person help?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">How do you feel or sense that God is present? Or, how
have you heard others describe it?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Did you know that “wilderness” is used 284 times in the
bible (NRSV), and “mountains” 363 times? That’s kind of a lot. Do a search
of wilderness & mountains in the bible & see what kinds of things
happen in those places. (<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/">www.biblegateway.com</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoListParagraph">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;"> </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Bible reading &
Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Find
Luke 4:1-13. Read it out loud together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">It says the Spirit led Jesus into the
wilderness. Do you think this was the same Spirit that appeared during
Jesus’ baptism? Why would the Spirit lead Jesus into temptation?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">The devil offers Jesus a loaf of
bread. When was a time you remember being really hungry? How did it affect
you?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Jesus quotes Psalm 91, where God
promises to send angels to protect people. What would you do if an angel
appeared before you?!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: large;">Temptation is everywhere. What do you
do when you’re tempted? What tempts you to stray from your faith in God?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 22.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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time – Pray for each other’s highs & lows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Dear God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>.
Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).</u></span></i><span style="font-family: "bell mt" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-13366895996741851372016-02-04T12:58:00.000-08:002016-02-04T12:58:37.088-08:00Returners Week 1: For partners that know each other<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Hello again! Start your meeting together by sharing your highs and lows from the new year til now. What's been the best thing & worst thing that's happened? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Then take a few minutes and get reacquainted/ catch up. You don’t have to answer all of the questions, but pick and choose ones that you are interested in asking and answering…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Also included is a Bible reading & some questions if you'd like to go that route.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Just make sure you get in to the Ash Wednesday service by 7:00!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">How's your family doing?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Any recent joys or celebrations?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">How about struggles or difficulties happening?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">School & work: These take up the majority of our time don't they?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">What are your classes right now?</span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -1.5in;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;"> How's the environment around school? (i.e. morale, big events, disturbances, etc)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><span style="font-stretch: normal;"><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Mentors, share in return about how your day to day is going.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Activities & Events:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">What’s your schedule like? Do you have any free time?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">What’s the last big event you went to? (i.e. game, concert, party, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Are there any events you’re looking forward to? (i.e. birthday, break, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Are you in any sports/activities right now? How's that going?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">What's something you're really looking forward to right now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">If you knew you would not fail, what's something you would attempt?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Almsgiving is a way to give money to help others. When have you given something to someone in need? How did that person respond?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Hypocrite is a strong word. Why would Jesus use it to describe someone who gets attention for praying in public?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Fasting isn't always about food, it's about diverting your attention away from things that distract us from our spiritual life. It's a common practice to give something up for Lent, or take something on to better focus on Jesus. Are you giving anything up or doing something new?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">This year our theme for Lent is “Thin Places” & we’ll be hearing stories from different people who have had memorable “encounters” with God…Have you ever experienced something you consider a God moment? What happened?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;"> <i>Dear God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>. Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).<o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-15431373782740535602016-02-04T12:46:00.001-08:002016-02-04T12:46:59.825-08:00Newbies Week 1: For pairs meeting together for the first time.<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .25in;">
<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Mentors
and Mentees: Start your meeting together by sharing your highs and lows from
the new year til now. What's been the best thing & worst thing that's happened? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Then take a few
minutes and get to know each other with the following questions. You don’t have to answer all of them, but pick
and choose ones that you are interested in asking and answering…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Also included is a Bible reading & some questions if you'd like to go that route.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Just make sure you get in to the Ash
Wednesday service by 7:00!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Where
do you live? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Have
you always lived there?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What
school do you go to?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What
do you like/dislike about where you are?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What’s
your family like?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">The
best and worst thing about being in your family<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">If
there is one thing I should know about your family, what should it be?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What
are your hobbies?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Sports?
Music? Art? Etc…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;"> Do you have a favorite?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Who
got you started in your hobby?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What
keeps you interested in it or pursuing it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Have
you ever been able to use them to serve another person before? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What’s
your schedule like? Do you have any free
time?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What’s
the last big event you went to? (i.e. game, concert, party, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Are
there any events you’re looking forward to? (i.e. birthday, break, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">By the
way, when is your birthday?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">What’s
an event you hope to get to someday?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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makes something exciting/interesting to you?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are your best friends? Why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have you been friends with the longest?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the most important quality in a friend?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your favorite thing to do when you’re hanging out with friends?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you taken any trips recently?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Where’s
your favorite place you’ve visited?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif;">Where’s
somewhere you hope to go someday?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Save, Spend<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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say <i>you</i> just won a crazy big lottery!
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would you share some with & why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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much would you save & what for?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will you spend some on right away?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bell MT",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Bible reading, Questions & Prayers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">Find Matthew 6:1-16 & 16-21. Read it out loud together.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Almsgiving is a way to give money to help others. When have you given something to someone in need? How did that person respond?</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Hypocrite is a strong word. Why would Jesus use it to describe someone who gets attention for praying in public?</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">Fasting isn't always about food, it's about diverting your attention away from things that distract us from our spiritual life. It's a common practice to give something up for Lent, or take something on to better focus on Jesus. Are you giving anything up or doing something new?</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Bell MT, serif;">What do you truly treasure? Is it stuff? Is it an activity? A person or group of people? How do people know what you treasure?</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">This
year our theme for Lent is “Thin Places” & we’ll be hearing stories from
different people who have had memorable “encounters” with God…Have you ever experienced something you consider a God moment? What happened?</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Tonight
we’ll experience the practice of “the imposition of ashes.” Ashes symbolize our
remorse for our sins and our dedication to repentance. They remind us of our
need for God’s salvation. As you come forward for communion, ashes will be
placed on your forehead in the sign of the cross to underscore Christ’s
sacrifice on the cross for our salvation. </span><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Are there any occurrences in your daily life that remind you of Jesus?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;">*Prayer time – Pray for each other’s highs &
lows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;"> <i>Dear God, thank you for <u>(highs)</u>.
Please be with us as we deal with <u>(lows).<o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: 'Bell MT', serif;"> In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.<u style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></u></span></i></div>
Prince of Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12634690707603789342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331613107449206389.post-28800872785734589712016-01-25T13:55:00.000-08:002016-01-25T13:55:05.799-08:00Mentoring 101<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Our Lent mentoring series exists
to give kids one more adult in their lives that they can talk to, trust,
and by whom to be guided in their faith journey. In the words of Hebrews 12:1, to add to
kids’ “cloud of witnesses.” <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Mentoring is how we choose to be
intentional about the more reflective season of Lent while maintaining
our focus on relational ministry.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Who?
<o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">AAA adults! <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Authentic – Be yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Available – Outside of church if
able, but with appropriate boundaries.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Affirming – Be a voice of
encouragement & support.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">One-to-one mentoring
conversations. These will focus on
relationship-building and the Lenten series theme. You will be given a
discussion guide each week.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">This Lent our theme is “Thin
Places”. Ash Wednesday will be a
traditional service, and then we’ll spend the next five weeks hearing
stories of “God moments”.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">All Mentors need to read our
Child Safety manual & have a current background check. If you have not been background checked
please grab a form to fill out this morning. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Background checks are good for
three years. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">All mentors are mandatory
reporters. If your mentee tells
you something that you think is reportable (danger to themself, others,
in danger of being harmed, etc.) you must report it to Brent). <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Where?<o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Always meet at Prince of Peace. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Wednesday nights, check-in in the
CLC.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">When?<o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10 –
Wednesday, Mar. 16. 6:30-7:45pm<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">We ask all mentors and mentees to
meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7 and then attend worship together at 7pm.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Make-up sessions can be done
Sunday mornings, Wednesdays before 6:30pm, or before Holy Week services.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">For
information: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">popmentor2016.blogspot.com – Visit
each Mon./Tue. as weekly discussion guides will be posted here.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Corbel",sans-serif;">Brent: 763-560-8958, & <a href="mailto:brenth@princeofpeacechurch.org">brenth@princeofpeacechurch.org</a>.
Please send me an email me so I can get a hold of you if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
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