7/30/2019 Weekly HG Guide 11/18/2012
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PantegoBibleChurch
Become (Spiritual Disciplines, Care) // Pick at least one from
each category to use in leading your group
Beyond (Evangelism, Recreation, Volunteerism, Extending
Compassion, International Missions)
Week of November 18-24Belong
Welcome
Warmly welcome everyone as they arrive! Make sure you tell each
attendee at least one reason why you are thankful that
God has brought them into your life.
Opening Prayer
Take a moment or two to reflect on a few of the many reasons we
should be thankful to God.
Suggestions for Family Time
A) Scripture says For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers, against the
rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places . (Eph 6:12). If this is
true,
than it is important we realize that ALL inappropriate behavior
directed toward us (and conversely that we direct toward
others) is rooted at the spiritual level of our being; and by
extension influenced by our mutual spiritual enemy. Typically
our spiritual enemy infects us via lies (about ourselves or
others), guilt/shame from personal sin and/or unresolved hurts
(brokenness) from our past. Discuss the difference it would make
if instead of asking the question Why did they do/say
that?! we asked, I wonder in what way (and to what extent!) are
they dealing with something, at the spiritual level, for
them to act out in such a hurtful way? How might changing our
approach help us to develop a heart of compassionthem? (perhaps
pray more for them out of concern not anger; seek ways to
unconditionally love them, etc).
B) Via the host HGs home computer, go to www.worldvision.org to
gain a better understanding of ways we (as individu-
als, family or HG community can contribute to the relief of
those in need around the world.
Suggestions for Kids Time
A) Have the kids make up a long list of all the things they have
and enjoy (family, school, friends, food, clean water (to
drink), hot water (to take a shower), clothes, toys, a roof over
their head, their own bed, etc, etc). Then have them draw a
line through all but two or three of them. Ask them how they
would feel if suddenly all of those other things were taken
from them. Then ask them if we should feel the same way towards
others that it HAS happened to. Have each child pray
for those around the world that doesnt have one or more of the
essential items on their list).
B) Memorize the Core Competency for this week (Kids version).
Compassion I believe God wants me to help others in
need. Talk about what it means to help others in need. First
identify individuals or groups of people that have big
needs. Next discuss ways we could show love and compassion
similar to that God continues to shower upon us!
Suggestions for Adult Time
A) Via the host HGs home computer, go to www.ijm.org to gain a
better understanding of the extent of the social injus-
tices that exist around the world AS WELL AS to see all that is
being done to eradicate these issues. Talk about how your
biblical community might partner with IJM (and other such
agencies) to promote future justice-seeking initiatives.
B) Look up the word Subsidiarity (def. the belief that a matter
ought to be handled by the smallest, lowest, or least
centralized authority capable of addressing that matter
effectively)? So if your neighbor needs some milkYOU handle it!
If their house flooded, consider asking fellow neighbors or HG
members to help, etc. if a neighbor hood is impacted by a
tornado, contact local authorities, Red Cross, etc. Discuss the
benefits of dealing with the needs of others in this fashion.
(fosters relationships, helps maintain accountability, doesnt
overwhelm any one entity/organization, etc).
Community Calendar: Collection day for Operation Christmas Child
boxes is this Sunday, November 18. Any late shoe-
boxes can be taken to Fielder Road Baptist Church by 8:00 pm
Monday, November 19. Financial donations welcome at the
lobby booth. Find more drop off locations at
samaritanspurse.org.
Church Calendar : Christmas decorating will begin Sunday,
November 25! We will serve lunch in the Main Building Common
Grounds Caf after the 2nd
service and then begin decorating. The more the merrier! No
childcare. Contact: Laurie Gilbert ext
169 [email protected]
