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Truth to Teach (Source)
Jeremiah 29:11 ‘”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans
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.’
Mark 8:35 ‘For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life
for me and for the gospel will save it.’
William Carey ‘Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.’
Definition of a pioneer
Examples of pioneers in various fields of enterprise, exploration, research,
church-planting, etc
Visiting speaker to share on their pioneering
Way to Work (Means)
1. Introduce the project with the quote from William Carey, the missionary who is known as
the Father of Modern Missions. Carey wrote to a friend from India where he went to share
the Gospel and translate the Scriptures, “I am in a strange land, alone, no Christian friend, a
large family and nothing to supply their wants”. Yet Carey remained strong in his faith and
declared amidst his troubles, “He is all-sufficient!”
2. Let the children divide into pairs or small groups to look up the meaning of a pioneer in
various dictionaries. Let them also list the qualities they feel that a pioneer should have.
Stress that a pioneer does not have to be a church worker, or even be a Christian.
The simplest definition could be: – A pioneer is the first to begin an activity. It could also be
when someone does something for the first time.
3. Read the above verses to help the children understand that God has plans for us all. Explain
that the Kingdom of God is extended when we are obedient to God.
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