This three-week study will take us on a virtual trip to summer camp as we look at friends, fun, and faith – not just in how important they are to this summer event, but also in how significant they are to our everyday lives getting to know and following Jesus!
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Here’s how that breaks down over the next few weeks:
April 24 – Week 1 – Friends
(Usually one of the first things students ask is who else is going to camp/conference? And one of the highlights is growing closer to existing and/or making new friends.)
We’ll be discussing the importance of friendship in a life of faith.
The lesson will highlight a few cultural and biblical examples of friendship while teaching principles we see from Jesus and Paul in how we treat each other.
Parent Cue: Here are a few options to cue a simple conversation with your student after they have participated in our service – in-person or online:
- How would you describe your best/closest friends?
- Why are friends important in your life?
- How can you be a better friend this week?
May 1 – Week 2 – Fun
(What draws students to camp/conference and usually one of the first stories they tell when they get home revolves around FUN.)
This lesson will focus on the overflowing life Jesus describes in John 10:10 and some of the humor often missed in Jesus’ ministry and the life of his followers.
Parent Cue: Here are a few options to cue a simple conversation with your student after they have participated in our service – in-person or online:
- What would you say is the most fun thing you did this school year?
- What are you looking forward to being the most fun thing you’ll do this summer?
- What decision are you making this week to have an “overflowing” life?
May 8 – Week 3 – Faith
Our main focus of camp/conference in the summer is developing students’ faith.
This lesson will challenge students to see that summer camp/conference is one of the few times they spend several days, 24/7, with peers and adults.
It tests how well they can love and serve each other.
It’s also a HUGE opportunity to ask questions, have powerful conversations, and process decisions related to starting or continuing to follow Jesus.
For a parent, this is one of the best investments you can make in partnering with the church to help your child(ren) know and follow Jesus.
Parent Cue: Here are a few options to cue a simple conversation with your student after they have participated in our service – in-person or online:
- What have you learned or been challenged by at camp in the past?
- What questions do you have about Jesus or following him?
- Who is someone, besides us (parents), whom you can go to with important questions?
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