Youth Series
GenerousChurch series "Counter Cultural" and Salvo series "Giving"
Whole-Life generosity is not an act – it’s a way of living. Our giving reveals our hearts.
As followers of Jesus, it’s so important to help our youth focus on what it means to live generously, and to understand that our giving is an act of worship, obedience and faith…. And it’s an incredible, exciting opportunity to invest in what has eternal value!
Two different youth curriculums are currently available to choose from, with new resources due out soon!
- Generous Church series "Counter Cultural"
This resource offers Leaders Notes for a four week Bible study / small group discussion series.
2. Salvo series “Giving”, written for Corps Cadets lessons
This resource has been available for a number of years. It comprises a Leaders Guide with full notes for each lesson, and an interactive magazine for youth. It’s designed for Corps Cadets lessons, often used in unison with a Corps Generous Living Focus, (incorporating a planned giving renewal), however it can be adapted to use with any youth small group.
WEEK 1 - OUR RADICALLY GENEROUS GOD
Key verse: Isaiah 55:8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord."
“God’s culture is not one of getting and hoarding, but instead it’s a culture of giving and serving”.
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Please note you will need a password to download the GenerousChurch resources above.
- Introduction ( 15mins. require handout and reading)
- Discussion question around the '8 jaw dropping traditions from other cultures'
- Discussion questions (35min)
- Read Mark 6:30-44 and ask questions
- Action (10 mins)
- Handout: 4 page record of God's generosity through each book of the Bible
- Prayer
- Pray through the handout / dwell on the generosity of God
WEEK 2 - GENEROSITY BEATS MATERIALISM
Key verses: Matthew 6:19-21
“Materialism always has a way of grabbing people’s hearts…and it’s one of our greatest barriers to becoming like Jesus.”
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Please note you will need a password to download the GenerousChurch resources above.
- Introduction ( 15mins.)
- Includes Ice-breaing game "Rock, Paper, Scissors"
- Bible Readings and Discussion Questions (40min)
- Matthew 6:19-21 - “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth”
- Mark 10:17-31 – The Rich Young Ruler
- Luke 16:19-31 – The Rich man and Lazarus
- Discuss: Is it possible to live in a society like ours and truly follow Jesus’ teachings on radical generosity? Are we “rich” by the world’s standards? Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19
- Action (5 mins)
- Think about generosity projects
- Prayer
WEEK 3 - GENEROSITY HAS EPIC REWARDS
Key Verse: Acts 20:35
“There are times when God does not make us wait to experience the rewards of our faith…and there are also times when God challenges us to follow Him even when we see no rewards or benefits in sight.”
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Please note you will need a password to download the GenerousChurch resources above.
- Introduction ( 15mins)
- Icebreaking questions with rewards
- Bible Readings and Discussion questions (35mins.):
- 1 Kings 17:7-16 - the Widow and the Oil
- Matthew 25:31-46 - the Parable of the Sheep and Goats
- Action (10 mins.)
- Discuss: Imitating the radical generosity of God.
- Group Prayer
WEEK 4 -
Key verses: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
"It is impossible to truly be a disciple of Jesus without taking generosity seriously. It’s counter-cultural. And it’s the way of God.”
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Please note you will need a password to download the GenerousChurch resources above.
- Introduction (10mins)
- Icebreaking skit
- Discussion (40mins):
- Show video
- Read Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan
- Questions
- Read Mark 12:41-44 - The Widow's Offering
- Action (10 mins.)
- Group generosity project update
- Group Prayer of Commitment to live generously
WEEK 1 - TREASURE HUNT (JESUS & TITHING)
The aim of this session is to introduce the idea of giving to the young people. The scriptural references for this session are Matthew 23:23 and Mark 12:41-44. Remember to look at the idea that we aren’t just following the Law, but that tithing can be a meaningful part of being a disciple and engaging with God.
- Introduction
- Play: Pass the Orange game
- Teach: Volunteer to read this info aloud
- Draw: Sketch a piggy bank
- Read: Matthew 23:23 & Mark 12:41-44
- Talk: Discussion questions
- Google: Tithing, Jesus and giving
- Write: few questions
- Pray:
- Act: Some of the learnings during the week
- Memory Verse: Matthew 6:21 " wherever your treasure is....
WEEK 2 - BREAKING THE LAW (THE LAW & TITHING)
The aim of today's session is to explore what the Old Testament Law says about tithing. The scriptural references for this session are Leviticus 27:30, Numbers 18:21 & Deuteronomy 14:28-29. Remember to look at how our tithe is not just part of the Law, but something that goes towards the work of God and to helping the poor.
Introduction
- Play: ‘Gifts for the Journey’
- Teach: Volunteer to read this info aloud
- Draw: Sketch a picture of the Israelites tithing to the priests and the poor
- Read: Leviticus 27:30, Numbers 18:21 & Deuteronomy 14: 28 & 29…
- Talk: Discussion questions
- Google: Tithing in the Old Testament, Tithe for the poor
- Write: Answer some questions
- Pray:
- Act: Some of the learnings during the week
- Memory Verse: Matthew 6:21 " wherever your treasure is....
WEEK 3 - CHIPPER GIVER (THE EARLY CHURCH & TITHING)
The aim of today’s session is to explore how the early Church approached giving, as opposed to tithing in the Law. The scriptural references for this session are 1 Timothy 5:18 and 2 Corinthians 9:7. Remember to look at what our thinking and attitudes are when giving.
- Introduction
- Play: 'Rock, Paper, Scissors’
- Teach: Volunteer to read this info aloud
- Draw: Sketch a picture of the early Church sharing their possessions
- Read: 1 Timothy 5:18 & 2 Corinthians 9:7…
- Talk: Discussion questions
- Google: Early Church genereosity, Christian giving
- Write: Answer some questions
- Pray:
- Act: Some of the learnings during the week
- Memory Verse: Matthew 6:21 " wherever your treasure is....
WEEK 4 - NO EXCUSES WE ALL CAN GIVE
The aim of today’s session is to teach young people about regular giving through their corps and the 3 - year giving cycle. The scriptural references for this session are 1 Corinthians 16:2 and Matthew 6:1-4. Remember to look at the attitude and practice of regular Salvationist giving, as well as how that works at their particular corps.
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- Introduction
- Play: 'Steal the Treasure'
- Teach: Volunteer to read this info aloud
- Draw: Sketch a picture of people giving at a corps
- Read: 1 Corinthians 16:2 & Matthew 6:1-4
- Talk: Discussion questions
- Google: Christian Stewardship
- Write: Answer some questions
- Pray:
- Act: Some of the learnings during the week
- Memory Verse: Matthew 6:21 " wherever your treasure is....