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Current Series Overview
In this series, we’re helping your child see the book of James through the lens of the gospel.
PURPOSE-- GRACE-- THE BOOK OF JAMES
Series Gospel Lens
Good works are the overflow of faith
Series Summary
Your Christian walk is not meant to be a grind,
so personalize the gospel, and you’ll discover your flow.
Week 1 - Mar 5th
Scripture: James 1:21-25
The Point: Christian actions are simply reactions.
Week 3 - Mar 19th
Scripture: James 4:4-5
The Point: Freedom fuels the friends you find.
Week 2 - Mar 12th
Scripture: James 3:3-9
The Point: People reflect the God you respect.
Week 4 - Mar 26th
Scripture: James 5:1-6
The Point: Success is a “who” measure, not a “do” measure.
LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE GOSPEL
You do not see things objectively. Your perception of yourself and God is shaded. Shaded by your experiences. Shaded by your personality. Shaded by sin. But what if you could change that? It’s time to discover a new pair of shades to see through.
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These are the crucial questions our curriculum asks this year. How do our learned experiences, beliefs, and values influence how we see the world? Can we learn to see the world as God does? Can we appreciate how the Gospel changes what we see?
Things to expect this year. We are continuing our commitment to small group relationships and ensuring your students have a leader to guide them and pray with them all year. Watch for some planned activities and events to be announced soon. Stay informed by connecting with us in our texting system; that is how you got this message. Feel free to opt out by responding, and we will update our list.
Parenting is the hardest job in the world. Fortunately, God the Father saw fit to give us the perfect model in Himself when it comes to parenting. This short series parent guide is intended to encourage you to see your child as God sees you through Christ. When you see your child through the lens of the gospel, you’ll move closer and closer to parenting them the way your perfect Heavenly Father parents you.
Parent Coffee Date Video
Ever felt like you can’t quite figure your teenager out? This five-minute parent resource video isn’t the end all be all of figuring out your teenager’s wiring, but it gets the conversation started! Watch Understanding Teenage Wiring.​​​​​​
At Home Conversation Starter
We count it an absolute privilege that we get to partner with our student’s families in all that we are teaching each week. Part of that partnership is you getting to continue the conversation at home with short conversation starters!
GOSPEL GLIMPSE CONVERSATION STARTERS
WEEK 1 GOSPEL GLIMPSE
Setting: During a challenging task or project.
Discuss: Share thoughts on the difference between doing hard work out of joy versus obligation.
Why: One theme of this week's message is the shift from seeing faith as an obligation to experiencing it as a joyful flow inspired by the gospel.
WEEK 2 GOSPEL GLIMPSE
Setting: On your way to or from an extracurricular.
Discuss: Talk about how to balance pursuing personal passions while maintaining a strong faith.
Why: One theme of this week's message is the tension between pursuing success in our passions and living out a healthy Christian faith.
WEEK 3 GOSPEL GLIMPSE
Setting: When helping out a friend or family member.
Discuss: Ask “Do you think it’s okay if you help somebody else because it feels good to do that? Is that selfish?”
Why: One theme of this week's message is finding joy and satisfaction in serving others.
WEEK 4 GOSPEL GLIMPSE
Setting: After watching a sports event or discussing a famous personality.
Discuss: Ask “Do you think you can learn how to become a better Christian from a role model who isn’t one?”
Why: One theme of this week's message is learning from the examples of others, both their strengths and their flaws.
G Shades Youth Ministry Curriculum. Copyright 2024 G Shades. All rights reserved. www.gshades.org
