3 Story: MY STORY

So this week, we begin a new series that is intended to help students share the Gospel with their friends. It consists of looking at 3 stories... and how these 3 stories link together is how the Gospel is shared.

This week, we looked at sharing MY STORY. Our story is the story of who we are and how much we need Jesus. It also is a chance for us to share how Jesus has shown up in the past... What's easy about sharing our stories is that we actually do this all the time. Your friend tells you something they did this week, which triggers a thought in your mind of something you did this week... and this story telling continues and builds into a relationship. 


The challenge this week, was for students to share their story... but not just the surface stuff... to recognize and share, within their story, a need they have or had in which they are trusting Jesus to meet. for young students, this is pretty tough... they aren't thinking this way very often. For older students, this is tough because they have learned to protect their reputation.

PARENT CUE: This might be a good week to help reinforce the lesson. Share a part of your life story in which you needed Jesus to show up. How did He show up? If He didn't, what were you feeling? Sometimes, the best way to teach something is to "go first"... you never know... this may open up a huge conversation about what your son or daughter is wrestling with... giving you the opportunity to know how to pray for them.

Share about a time when you need Jesus to show up?