This fall, each House Church will be taking part in a study that will meet us where we are in faith and ,by God's grace, continue to take us to a new place in our life as followers of Jesus. For our House Church, we will be studying John's gospel account to deepen our faith and engagement with Scripture and equip to share our faith lead someone through a study of John.

Open with prayer asking the Lord to be present and guide the time gathered together.

Discussion:

1. What stuck out from the this week's video? Anything new? Anything confusing?
2.  As we reach the conclusion of this study, what has this study and walk through John  done to grow your faith?
   
   

Scripture: Read John 20:24-31

1.  We read this passage at the start of this journey, as you read it now at the end, what does this tells us about our faith?
2. What does John tell us about the power and importance of the gospel message?
3. How has God grown your heart for those who don't know Jesus?
   
   

Prayer:

• What prayer needs does each person have?
• Our Top 5 Cards is a great tool keep those who God is placing in our lives at the front of our hearts to pray for. On the back are verses to help guide your prayers for each person. Write down the names of people or families that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
  
  

Announcements:

• Next week is Community Dinner and Meal Prep for The Sanctuary Foster Care Services. Check out our Sanctuary Meal Prep tab for directions and recipes!!
• The Evangelism Questions are an additional resource that are used when walking through the gospel with someone who does not know Jesus or hasn't looked deeply through the gospel.

This fall, each House Church will be taking part in a study that will meet us where we are in faith and ,by God's grace, continue to take us to a new place in our life as followers of Jesus. For our House Church, we will be studying John's gospel account to deepen our faith and engagement with Scripture and equip to share our faith lead someone through a study of John.

Open with prayer asking the Lord to be present and guide the time gathered together.

Scripture: Read John 15:1-17

Discussion:

1. What stuck out from the this week's video? Anything new? Anything confusing?
2. What did this week's video tell us about what happens when we place our faith in Jesus?
3. What does this passage from John tell us about Jesus ? About us? About the Holy Spirit?
4. How do these answers encourage us as we share our faith?
5. Think about your life, relationships, and where God has placed you; what is difficult about sharing Jesus with others?  Where do you see the Holy Spirit at work in sharing the gospel?

Prayer:

• What prayer needs does each person have?
• Our Top 5 Cards is a great tool keep those who God is placing in our lives at the front of our hearts to pray for. On the back are verses to help guide your prayers for each person. Write down the names of people or families that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Announcements:
The Training Guide is a resource to guide through the trainings each week.
The Evangelism Questions are an additional resource that are used when walking through the gospel with someone who does not know Jesus or hasn't looked deeply through the gospel.

This fall, each House Church will be taking part in a study that will meet us where we are in faith and ,by God's grace, continue to take us to a new place in our life as followers of Jesus. For our House Church, we will be studying John's gospel account to deepen our faith and engagement with Scripture and equip to share our faith lead someone through a study of John.

Open with prayer asking the Lord to be present and guide the time gathered together.

Scripture: Read John 8:12-20

Discussion:

1. What stuck out from the this week's video? Anything new? Anything confusing?
2. What does this passage from John tell us about Jesus and about this gospel account?
3. What struggles or questions have you had when it comes to faith in Jesus? 
4. In our journey through John thus far, how is Jesus addressing or answering those questions?
5. How might God use our questions and struggles to strengthen our faith in him?
6. For next week, Read John 11-15

Prayer:

• What prayer needs does each person have?
• Our Top 5 Cards is a great tool keep those who God is placing in our lives at the front of our hearts to pray for. On the back are verses to help guide your prayers for each person. Write down the names of people or families that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Announcements:
Signup to serve on Sunday through the App.
The Training Guide is a resource to guide through the trainings each week.
The Evangelism Questions are an additional resource that are used when walking through the gospel with someone who does not know Jesus or hasn't looked deeply through the gospel.

This fall, each House Church will be taking part in a study that will meet us where we are in faith and ,by God's grace, continue to take us to a new place in our life as followers of Jesus. For our House Church, we will be studying John's gospel account to deepen our faith and engagement with Scripture and equip to share our faith lead someone through a study of John.

Open with prayer asking the Lord to be present and guide the time gathered together.

Scripture: Read John 1:1-12

Opening Question:

1. What stuck out from the this week's video? Anything new? Anything confusing?
2. As you think about someone to  share this time and study with, what concerns or questions do you have?
3. What excites you about this process? What makes you nervous about it?
4. What did you learn about Jesus this past week?
5. What is 1 thing you would want to share with someone about what you learned?
6. For next week, Read John 6-10

Prayer:

• What prayer needs does each person have?
• Our Top 5 Cards is a great tool keep those who God is placing in our lives at the front of our hearts to pray for. On the back are verses to help guide your prayers for each person. Write down the names of people or families that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Announcements:
Signup to serve on Sunday through the App.
The Training Guide is a resource to guide through the trainings each week.
The Evangelism Questions are an additional resource that are used when walking through the gospel with someone who does not know Jesus or hasn't looked deeply through the gospel.

Over the next few Dinner and Discussion gatherings, we are going to be walking through this Evangelism Training that, by God's grace and movement, will  strengthen our faith and equip us to share the gospel with those who are in need of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Included is the training guide that pairs with the training videos. There is also a link for the evangelism questions that are best used while walking with someone through this study of John's Gospel account. Our prayer is that this training will be a powerful experience for each person as we read and study this book and that the work the Lord does in our lives will overflow from us and be shared with our family, friends, and neighbors.

Each week, we will gather to talk through some group discussion questions. During the times between gatherings, watch the training videos that will be linked at the bottom of each section.

The Training Guide and Evangelism Questions are also available under the "Resources" tab on the website, http://https://gatheringrichmond.org/additional-resources

This training is provided to us by one of our partner churches, Seven Mile Road, located in Houston.

This fall, each House Church will be taking part in a study that will meet us where we are in faith and ,by God's grace, continue to take us to a new place in our life as followers of Jesus. For our House Church, we will be studying John's gospel account to deepen our faith and engagement with Scripture and equip to share our faith lead someone through a study of John.

Open with prayer asking the Lord to be present and guide the time gathered together.

Last week we began with our passage from John 21:20-25 that reminds us of the truth of the testimony John wrote. This gospel account is a true testimony about who Jesus is, what he came to do, and what is continuing to finish. This is good news that is to be shared with our family, friends, and neighbors. Over the course of this studying and training, we will be exploring the depths of John's gospel account while also being equipped to share it with others. Let's begin our time this week with this reading from Acts.

Scripture: Read Acts 1:1-11

Opening Question:

1. What stuck out from the introduction video? Anything new? Anything confusing?
2. How does defining evangelism impact the way God is calling you to share the gospel?
   1. Evangelism was defined as "to make known by word and deed het love of the crucified and risen Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that people will repent, believe and receive Christ as their Savior and obediently serve him as their Lord in the fellowship of the church (From the 1988 Lambeth Conference).
3. The training gave us three simple thoughts to help us get a handle on the gospel.  What do each of the statements mean and how do these statements help you grasp the gospel in a more clear way.
   1. We Lost it All
   2. Jesus Did it All
   3. We Get it All
4. Where do you spend time with non-Christians? What are those relationships like?
5. What do your current church commitments look like? How many hours a week/month are you spending on church activities? 

Prayer:

• What prayer needs does each person have?
• Our Top 5 Cards is a great tool keep those who God is placing in our lives at the front of our hearts to pray for. On the back are verses to help guide your prayers for each person. Write down the names of people or families that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Announcements:
Next week is community dinner.
Signup to serve on Sunday through the App.
Housekeeping details: What does dinner and signup look like?  What does help with House Church Kids look like?
The Training Guide is a resource to guide through the trainings each week.
The Evangelism Questions are an additional resource that are used when walking through the gospel with someone who does not know Jesus or hasn't looked deeply through the gospel.

Over the next 6 Dinner and Discussion gatherings, we are going to be walking through this Evangelism Training that, by God's grace and movement, will  strengthen our faith and equip us to share the gospel with those who are in need of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Included is the training guide that pairs with the training videos. There is also a link for the evangelism questions that are best used while walking with someone through this study of John's Gospel account. Our prayer is that this training will be a powerful experience for each person as we read and study this book and that the work the Lord does in our lives will overflow from us and be shared with our family, friends, and neighbors.

Each week, we will gather to talk through some group discussion questions. During the times between gatherings, watch the training videos that will be linked at the bottom of each section.

The Training Guide and Evangelism Questions are also available under the "Resources" tab on the website, http://https://gatheringrichmond.org/additional-resources

This training is provided to us by one of our partner churches, Seven Mile Road, located in Houston.

Opening Question:

1. As we re-gather together this evening, share how summer went? What did you do or where did you travel? 
2. What would you like to see God do in your life this fall?
3. How is your time and relationship with with the Lord?

This fall, each House Church will be taking part in a study that will meet us where we are in faith and ,by God's grace, continue to take us to a new place in our life as followers of Jesus. For our House Church, we will be studying John's gospel account to deepen our faith and engagement with Scripture and equip to share our faith lead someone through a study of John.

Scripture: Read John 21:20-25

Discussion:
During this fall semester, our Richmond and Sugar Land House churches will be focusing on a study that both deepens our faith and prepares to share our faith with others.

1. What is your initial reaction to what is happening in this passage(s)? What questions do you have?
2. What does John say is the purpose of this gospel account?
3. What words come to mind when you hear the word evangelism?
4. What is your background with evangelism? What has it looked like in your life?
5. What are the major roadblocks that keep you from sharing your faith more regularly?
6. Over the next week watch the video below and go through Section 1 of the Evangelism Training Guide.
   
   

Prayer:

• What prayer needs does each person have?
• Our Top 5 Cards is a great tool keep those who God is placing in our lives at the front of our hearts to pray for. On the back are verses to help guide your prayers for each person. Write down the names of people or families that need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

Over the next 6 Dinner and Discussion gatherings, we are going to be walking through this Evangelism Training that, by God's grace and movement, will  strengthen our faith and equip us to share the gospel with those who are in need of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Included is the training guide that pairs with the training videos. There is also a link for the evangelism questions that are best used while walking with someone through this study of John's Gospel account. Our prayer is that this training will be a powerful experience for each person as we read and study this book and that the work the Lord does in our lives will overflow from us and be shared with our family, friends, and neighbors.

Each week, we will gather to talk through some group discussion questions. During the times between gatherings, watch the training videos that will be linked at the bottom of each section.

The Training Guide and Evangelism Questions are also available under the "Resources" tab on the website, http://https://gatheringrichmond.org/additional-resources

This training is provided to us by one of our partner churches, Seven Mile Road, located in Houston.