What's Happenin' @ Forward Mid-Week

Below is a brief summary of what talked about tonight. Most of the time we teach through a series for several weeks at a time that way students that miss can get caught back up quickly, and so we can dissect a topic more fully than just a one night deal. Use the overview and questions for both you and your teen to answer and have a dialog that continues outside the church walls and into your homes. Use this opportunity to see what God is teaching your student and also allow your student to see what God is teaching/taught you.

Current Series:

“Are you in?” It’s a question we all answer over and over again. When there’s a party, when our coach says it’s time for tryouts, when we’re offered a summer job, when our friends go to the movies, or when someone invites us to church, we all have the chance to decide if we’re “in” or “out” for that particular activity. Sometimes the answer is an easy, “Count me in!” Other times it’s tougher. There are good reasons on both sides. Some of Jesus’ friends were faced with the same decision of whether they were “in” or “out.” They had good reasons to join the Jesus movement, but they also had some pretty compelling reasons to step out—things like doubt, guilt, pride, and the fear of what they might miss. As we get to know these sometimes famous and devoted followers, we’ll talk about the decision they faced, why they could have walked away, and what led them to say, “I’m in.”

This Week's Recap:

Week #1 (01.04.2017): I'm In

Bottom Line: Following God Starts with Knowing Your Need

What we talked about:

Have you ever felt far away from God? Maybe you’ve been a part of church your entire life, but now, when you’re singing songs, reading your Bible, or listening to your pastor talk about God, you don’t feel anything. Or maybe you’ve never really felt close to God at all and find yourself wondering how everyone else seems to have figured it out. No matter where you’re coming from, it’s hard to feel in with God when we feel far from Him. But the good news is that we’re never as far from Him as we think we are. In fact, the Bible gives us story after story of some of God’s most faithful followers who at one time or another seemed to be far away—on the outside wanting to get in. This week we’ll look at one of those people in particular and how drawing close to God and choosing to be in changed her life forever. And as we do, we’ll learn that the first step to drawing closer to God—to saying we’re all in with Him—is simply acknowledging how much we need Him.

Hey Parents....why not ask your teen the following tonight on the way home (or anytime if you're reading this later):

• What’s one step you can take to say “I’m in” and start pursuing Jesus more? 

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