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| APPLY: (10 minutes) Say “God is still dwelling among us today through the Holy Spirit. How does the “Word” dwell among you today?” Allow students to ponder this question and then share their thoughts. Read John 1:1-18 from The Message. Say: Jesus moved into the neighborhood. He came and lived among the people, and experienced the every day things of life. Where is Jesus in your neighborhood? Are your eyes open to seeing him right now in your own life? Is it possible that there are too many other things controlling your life for you to see how God is dwelling among you? Share your personal story and invite the person(s) from your congregation to share as well about feeling the presence of God in their lives. Say: The awesome thing is that God can show up in the most unexpected places, and times in our lives. The most important thing is that we are open to God’s presence in our life RESPOND: (7–10 minutes) Plan a “Dwell In” with the students. Explain that a “Dwell In” is a retreat where they can spend some time in personal reflection, away from the demands of school, family, friends; and without the invasion of cell phones, television, IPODs, etc. Ask for their ideas of where they would like to have this retreat, when, and what elements they would like to involve. Are there some spiritual practices they would like at the treat? (You may want to do some research on spiritual practices so you can make suggestions.) If there are enough students willing to commit to attending this retreat, make plans for it to happen. Close with a prayer, thanking God for dwelling among us, and for God’s grace and mercy in our lives. Ask God to continue to reveal his presence among us as we are growing and leaning from day to day. Continued... |
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