CHARACTER
EVANGELISM
TRANSFORMATION
TRANSFORMATION
“ Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 11:2511:25-26
Is there anything impossible for the Lord? Of course not! If you believe Jesus’ statement, then it is definitely possible for Jesus to also change our characters. We must rely and trust the Lord to transform our character, especially in the areas where we have lost the faith to change. Let us be those who Believe and are Transformed into the image of Christ.
Questions for thought: What area of your character has the Spirit been moving you to work on leading up to this month?" __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
How has your struggle with overcoming this area shaped your view of God’s power to transform your life? __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _________________________________________
Write down the name of the Family from the church that you will have over for dinner on October 6th. 6th _________________________________ Use this time to share with each other the areas of your life that you would like to see transformed by the Lord. Families pray together for a great month of spiritual transformation.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, salt so that you may know how to answer everyone. everyone “ Colossian 4:24:2-6
THE LAZARUS
LIFE
The goal for this month is to transform the way we think about evangelism. Like Paul we are to be devoted to praying for God to open doors for his message. As a result we are always looking to make the most of every opportunity to share Christ with the world. (The mall, parking lot, at meals, grocery stores, gym, neighborhood, in any line that you are waiting, bus stop, PTA meeting, sports event, a mishap, a celebration, anywhere there are people, etc )
Devoted to Prayer: Write down the names of 10 people that you will pray for this month and invite to the BYND service. ___________, ___________, ___________ ___________, ___________, ___________ ___________, ___________, ___________ ______________ Write down the name of the neighbor that you will take a meal to or have over for dinner on October 20th. ______________________________ Use this opportunity to share your personal conversion story with your neighbor. (If you are in the campus or singles ministries, set up lunches or plan a potluck dinner night. Invite your friends, classmates and neighbors.)
Spiritual Transformation For Ordinary People
Fall 2008 Campaign
Where are You in The Story?
OCTOBER 2008 FALL CAMPAIGN
Sunday Worship Service
Have dinner with a family from church.
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Sunday Worship Service
Family Devotional
The Lazarus Life
Who Am I in the Story? Identifying the Characters at the tomb
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LAZARUS LIFE BIBLE TALKS
20 minute lesson Discipling Group
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20 minute lesson Discipling groups
Sunday Worship Service Bring Your Neighbor Day
26 Sunday Service West Region OctoberFest! 916 Cedar Rd. Chespk, 1-4pm
20 Family night
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Invite a neighbor over for dinner or make dinner for your neighbor and take it to them.
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“Help Me Yank Off the Bandages”
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20 minute lesson Discipling groups
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29 Midweek 30 “A Lifetime Of Transformation” 15 Minute lesson Share about personal transformation and how you will go about continuing to be transformed.
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Reading Assignment: Assignment: chapters 2-4 CT: Identify who you are in the story of
Reading Assignment: chapters 5,6 CT: Journal the excuses that you have used in
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LAZARUS LIFE BIBLE TALKS
“Dealing with the Bad Odor”
1. PREPARE: PREPARE (1) Get the book (2) Pick a day and time between Thurs—Sat. that your group can fast and pray for personal and group transformation.
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2. READ Chapter 1 of “The Lazarus Life” Life” this week. 3. Write down names of 10 people that you will pray for and reach out to this month. Be Devoted to Prayer (Col.4:2)
Lazarus and your personal soul-sickness. This is the area(s) that you would like to see the Lord transform in your character.
ET: Pray for God to Open a Door for His message (Col.4:3) CS: What gives meaning to your life? Will you study the Bible with me?
the past that may have kept the Lord from transforming your life?
ET: Use Every Opportunity to invite people to the BYND (Col.4:3) CS: How would you want to see God transform you? Or Does Bible reading help in daily living? How?
Reading Assignment: Assignment: chapters 7,8 CT: Share with someone what you wrote in your journal and ask them to give you some input on how to overcome.
ET: Have some Seasoned Conversations (Col.4:6) CS: Is religion or God important to you? In what ways?
Reading Assignment: Assignment chapters 9,10 CT: Share in small groups about your decision to be transformed and how you will go about staying transformed. ET: Have some Seasoned Conversations (Col.4:6) CS: What would it take for you to live out God’s expectations for you?
CS=Conversation Starters
REMOVING THE GRAVE CLOTHES
Meet in Family Groups to fill out and pray for the sections on back of campaign.
“The Bewildering Venture”
Pray for spiritual transformation in October
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LIVING THE LIGHT
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4 CAMPAIGN PREPARATION
6 Family Night
Kickoff
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SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION
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WE SEE TODAY GOD SEES ETERNITY
STENCH OF TRANSFORMATION
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1 Campaign 2
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ET=Evangelism Transformation
WE SEE TODAY GOD SEES ETERNITY
Campaign •Pass out books •Invitations •Have groups set day to fast and pray
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CT=Character Transformation
• Short lesson • Handout
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STENCH OF TRANSFORMATION
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REMOVING THE GRAVE CLOTHES
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LIVING THE LIGHT
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