THIRD OPEN CARE GROUP MEETING

 

WHAT IS AN OPEN CARE GROUP

v  Primary purpose: Evangelism

v  Prelude to Close Care Group

v  Temporary in nature, can be dissolved anytime

v  Open Care Group meetings should not exceed to one hour

v  Snacks are optional

v  Choose a suitable venue

Opening Prayer: (1 minute)

Ice Breaker: (10 minutes)

      Get to know each other

Introduction

      Thank attendees for coming

      Introduce yourself.

Word (15 minutes)

      The Bad News

v  We are sinners (Do you agree?) – How can we commit sin? 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Matthew 15:19-20

v  There is a penalty for our sins and the penalty is death

v  Death comes in two forms—1. We will die physically and go to hell (Hebrews 9:27, Revelations 21:8); 2. On earth we will die on our spirits and be so far away from the Lord (Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:1-2, Ephesians 2:1,5 )

      The Good News

v  God has a gift for us, it is for free, someone already paid for it (1 Peter 1:18-29)

v  God doesn’t want us to go to hell; He wants us to have eternal life with Him in heaven.

v  This gift was given through Christ Jesus

v  This gift can be received if we:

§  Believe – Ephesians 2:8-9

§  Repent – Acts 3:18-20

§  Confess – Romans 10:9-10

§  Will be united in His death, burial and resurrection (Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 3:26-27, Acts 2:38, Romans 8:14-16)

Sharing and Ministering: (15 minutes)

      Would you like to receive this free gift of eternal life from God through Jesus Christ?

      Lead prayer or read prayer of assistance. You have to make a choice. Mark 16:16

      Assure him/her of his/her eternal life in heaven

Work: (10 minutes)

§  Invite to church

§  Set day, time and venue for next week Care Group meeting

§  Encourage them to bring their friends