Youth Growth Group Questions

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​1. Check in & Hang out: (700:-7:10) 
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2. Game: (7:10-7:25)

Announcements: Remind them of white elephant Christmas party on Dec. 20th. No more than $20 per gift and keep it appropriate. There will be chili provided


Icebreaker:
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3 . Welcome and Memory Verse: (7:25-7:30)


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What life change did you personally see the last week or Pi2 stories? (7:10-7:15) (5:25-5:30)


Bottom line:
​You weren't meant to be the one who keeps it all together.




4. Video Lesson: (7:30-7:45)
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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5. Small Groups: (7:45-8:00)

1. What part of the Christmas season brings you the most joy?
   
2. How much attention do you typically give Jesus during the holiday season? Do you incorporate Jesus into family traditions or other celebrations? On a scale of 1 to 10, how often do you think about Jesus during the holiday season?
   
3. What gets in the way of you focusing on Jesus during Christmas?
   
4. What might change about the way you experienced the holiday season if you focused more on Jesus?
   
5. Think about the things that make up your Christmas season. What would it look like to include Jesus in some of those things this year?
   

a. If you feel like you are already including Jesus in your holiday celebrations, what are some ways that you do that?
6. What’s one way you plan to focus on Jesus this holiday season?




SCRIPTURE


6. Bible Reading & Discussion: (8:00-8:10) (What stood out to you in this week's reading?) ​





8. Sermon Discussion: (8:15-8:20)

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9. Life Change - Application: 8:20-8:25)
What is one thing that you can do this week? (TRY TO HOLD OUT ON GIVING OPTIONS!!!!!



​10. Prayer: (8:25-8:30)
Take a few minutes to ask for prayer request and/or praises and pray for each other.

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