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Tonight’s Schedule

Join us for a night of learning and discussion on the theme of caring for others, inspired by the Good Shepherd. We will have activities, presentations, and a scavenger hunt party. All are welcome!

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Tonight’s Schedule

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  1. 6:30 Meet & Greet / Table Activities 6:45 Icebreaker 7:00 Presentation 7:15Jeopardy Review 7:35 Survey / Closing Prayer 7:45 Scavenger Hunt & Party 8:00 Dismissal Tonight’s Schedule

  2. My Bible Journal (Sacrifice - p. 6) Decorate Your Sheep Small Group Activity

  3. Guess Which Shepherd? Listen to the clues and raise your hand if you think they describe your Group Leader. Opening Activity

  4. Heavenly Father, through these words help me understand the things you wish to teach me. • Dear Jesus, through these words let me feel the love you have for me as you feel your Father’s love for you. • Holy Spirit, through these words inspire me to live as a follower of Jesus and bring your love to everyone I meet today. • Amen Opening Prayer

  5. Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12 – Peter and John Before the Council 1 John 3:1-2 – Children of God John 10:11-18 – Jesus the Good Shepherd Study It! – Jesus the Firefighter? (BB p. 1560) Psalm 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28,29 – A Prayer of Thanks for Victory Scripture Passages

  6. The Good Shepherd “I am the good shepherd, and I will lay down my life for the sheep.”(John 10:14-15) Video Presentation

  7. Making the Connection Section Split: Sit at a table with your Small Group Leader (Leaders take supply bins with you). Discussion

  8. A Caring Person • Think of someone you would describe as acaringperson. • In what ways does this person show care for others?

  9. Sacrifice • One way that people show care is by making sacrificesfor others, giving up something important or putting the good of another person before their own. • What are some examples of ways that people show care for others by making a sacrifice?

  10. Contrasts • In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus contraststhe ways in which a shepherd and a hired man act when the sheep in their care are in danger.  • See John 10:11-18.

  11. Hired Man vs. Shepherd • How does the hired man act when the sheep are in danger? • What does Jesus say that the good shepherd will do for his sheep? • Why does the good shepherd act differentlythan the hired man?

  12. The Good Shepherd Jesus says that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep.  Jesus gives us an example of how we are to carefor others. Whenever we care for others in ways that puts their needs before our own, we are following the example of Jesus.

  13. Your Examples • What are some examples of situations in which youhave opportunities tocare for others in your family, in your school, or in your community? • What actions can youtake to follow Jesus’ example of loving service?

  14. “I am the good shepherd, and I will lay down my life for the sheep.”(John 10:14-15) Verse of the Day

  15. Bible Jeopardy How well do you remember what we have learned in Bible Study? Activity

  16. Survey Please take a few minutes to complete the Bible Study Survey.

  17. Announcements May 4………………..Girls Mentoring @ My Clayground May 6………………..Six Flags Day / Last am PSR Session May 20………………MS-VBS Registrations due!!! Jun 11-15…………..…Middle School VBS

  18. Prayer Petitions For the bishops, the shepherds of the Church: that they be effective witnesses of the New Evangelization, we pray to the Lord. R: Lord, hear our prayer. That those charged with civil authority will show compassion to the poor, the marginalized and the oppressed, we pray to the Lord. R: Lord, hear our prayer. For those who have gone astray like sheep: that they will hear the voice of the Good Shepherd,, we pray to the Lord. R: Lord, hear our prayer. For the grace this week to live by the power of the name of Jesus, we pray to the Lord. R: Lord, hear our prayer.

  19. Loving Lord, • You sent Jesus to give us real life, your life. Because we belong to you, help us live as your children and follow Jesus by loving others and caring for those who need help. As his sisters and brothers, may we always recognize his voice when he calls us and leads us to you. We ask you to do this through that very same Jesus, who lives with you, forever and ever. • Amen Closing Prayer

  20. Lost Sheep Scavenger Hunt Your personal sheep is your admission ticket to the party. Find it and join us in Room 6/7. Activity

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