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| "FOLLOWING JESUS IN REAL TOUGH SITUATIONS" by Carol Duerksen | ||||||||||||
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YOUTH GROUP LESSON 113
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| 5 Rachel Scott’s story: Share the following background: Rachel Scott was a typical teenage girl who was incredibly dedicated to following and serving Jesus. Though she was mocked for her beliefs, at times doubted her faith, and constantly struggled with personal issues that teenagers face, she remained faithful to God. On April 20, 1999, she was killed at Columbine High School by two of her schoolmates, along with eleven other students and a teacher. The boys who did the shooting also killed themselves. 6 Share the following excerpts from Rachel’s book. If you bought books for everyone, hand them out and read the excerpts together. Chapter 2, pages 29 and 30—her journal entries Chapter 6, pages 96-97—the letter to Sam Chapter 7, page 111—her journal entry to God Chapter 10, page 154, her poem 7 Discuss the life and death of Rachel Scott in relationship to the 2 Corinthians passage. What connections do you see? APPLY / RESPOND: Darken the room and light the candle. Gather the group around the candle for a time of reflection, prayer, silence, and sharing. Invite students to be in prayer about their lives and the lives of other Christians who are going through tough times right now. Invite them to share the names of people that need prayer. Invite students to pray not only for what they may be experiencing now, but also what the future may hold for them. Invite them to pray for the strength to be faithful when the tough times come. Close with the Lord’s Prayer. |
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