SCCC YOUTH GROUP

MISSION:

1)To equip the youth to reveal God’s glory through faithfully obeying God’s word in all areas of their lives.

2)Teach youth sound biblical doctrine and the philosophy / ministry of SCCC at an age appropriate level.

AGES:

6th grade (if ready to move up) through college students.

MEETING TIMES:

1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of each month 9:30-10:15 at SCCC.

2nd & 4th Sundays of each month 6:00-7:30 at SCCC.

OBJECTIVES:

Acts 2:41-47 (5 disciplines): all teaching points / lessons will lead back to 1 of the 5 disciplines

1)Bible learning

2)Fellowship/Accountability

3)Unity through Purity/Breaking Bread

4)Prayer

5)Evangelism

(BIBLE)

Answers in Genesis – Discipleland weekly lesson program

Trinity/Tri-Union (Father-Son-Holy Spirit)

SCCC doctrine

10 Commandments / Matt. 22:37-40

The GospelScriptures

Have a healthy fear of the Lord

Learn the fruits of the Spirit / works of the flesh Gal. 5:16-26

Learn the books of the Bible(OT & NT)

(Fellowship/Accountability)

Stimulate one-another to holiness through teaching and modeling the character of Jesus 1 Cor. 12:7

Create spiritual leaders (to lead youth group class, discipleland, community)

(Unity through Purity/Breaking Bread)

Baptism(the meaning / importance of)

The Lord’s Supper Matt. 26:26-29 (what the elements represent, what it stands for)

Spiritual gifts (what are God given gifts versus talents)

(Prayer)

Learn how to pray & submit to God

(Evangelism)

How to evangelize Matt 10:5-7 The Great Commission Matt. 28:18-20

Bring others to Jesus

Shine your light Matt. 5:16

Who am I? (Children will learn to describe themselves to others as a child of God, a Christian, etc.)

There are a lot of valuable lessons here and we do not have a specific timeframe for completing them; I will say that the timeframe will be at a pace that everyone can comprehend the lesson. Each child will be able to demonstrate understanding of the lessons through group exercises or recital back to the youth group leader.

CLASS OUTLINE

1)Ice Breaker

2)Shine your light Matt 5:16

3)Opening prayer

4)Lesson: (All teachings will fit into 1 of the 5 disciplines in Acts 2:41-47)

a)Head – knowledge

b)Heart – character

c)Hands / Feet – effective skills

d)5 disciplines / Acts 2:41-47 (1 bible studying / teaching, 2 fellowship / accountability, 3 unity-purity / breaking bread, 4 prayer, 5 evangelism)

5)Practical Application (kids ideas first / then leader ideas)

6)Closing Prayer

7)Activity

YOUTH RESPONSIBILITIES

1)Bring your Bible / binder

2)Actively participate & take notes

3)Discuss your practical application from the lesson (how can you apply this in your life to glorify God)

Curriculum

SCCC doctrine

Bible

Elder approved material

Discipleland material

Other Activities

Each student will receive a binder, T-shirt

Participation in evangelism activities (Loaves & Fishes, 4H fair, etc.)

Bring a friend nights (frequency TBD)

Youth Group Leader Responsibilities

Adhere to YGL job description

Weekly use of the PIE method for lessons

P – planning

I – implementing

E – Evaluating

Prepared by:

Jody Wilburn, Youth Group Leader

Pastor Jeff T. Hayes

August 2016