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PIONEERS, PAST AND PRESENT

Truth to Teach (Source)

Jeremiah 29:11 ‘”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans
to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”’

Ephesians 2:10 ‘For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do
good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’

1 Timothy 2:20-21 ‘In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, also of
wood and clay; some for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself from

the latter, he will be instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and
prepared to do any good work.’

William Carey ‘Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.’

 God’s heart is for us to enter into the calling he has prepared for us and to do
great exploits, by his Holy Spirit, for him.

 God himself is a Pioneer in Creation and Redemption.

 Pioneering begins with hearing God and responding with obedience, courage
and boldness

 Pioneers need perseverance in pursuing God’s call.

Way to Work (Means)

The project lasts for a term but includes preparation for, and follow-up of, a residential visit.
Two one-hour lessons are taught each week but field work and/or the residential visit should take
place at some time during the term. Visiting speakers could be invited in to share about their
pioneering work.

Lesson 1 Pioneers

Lesson 2 God as a Pioneer
Lessons 3-6 This is my Life
Lesson 7 Story of our School
Lesson 8-9 Early Christian Pioneers
Lesson 10-12 Personal Research

Lessons 13-16 Preparation for Residential Trip
Lessons 17-18 Trip (This can be arranged at any time)
Lessons 19-23 Follow-up of the Trip or Further Field work
Lesson 24 Future Pioneers

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