Walking With God Lesson 11 Circle of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Why do Some Christians Struggle? Hard to grow in faith Difficult to assemble regularly No time for Bible Classes Do not participate in activities Cannot connect with other members And other shortcomings

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Why is Some Food hard to swallow? Drop by any hawker centre Some stalls have little business Some have long queues Essentially, same mix of food Like Christians, some do better Answer: Something is missing Why do Some Christians Struggle?

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary So what is the missing ingredient? No doubt, variety of reasons Like food, also many factors But if we get to basics… One important factor Common to food and the Christian S a l t S a l t Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow?

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Consider Your Circle of Influence Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient?

1 A New Friend 2 A Prayer Partner 3 A Person to Mentor 3 Circles of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3 persons to influence Anyone can do it No target eg as in soul winning Just understand that we are Salt Cannot lose savour or be cast out Each year 3; 3 years, 9 Simply reaching out and touching 3 lives with love of Jesus Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence

1 A New Friend 3 Circles of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1st Circle of Influence A new friend for this year A member or visitor or Neighbour, community, office... Someone you can invite to church Keep in touch socially Service them like you would a client Goal is not conversion but friendship Proverbs 18:24 Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence

1 A New Friend 2 A Prayer Partner 3 Circles of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 2nd Circle of Influence A prayer partner Any member of church Same sex, if possible From Bible class or Care team Start sms requests, share concerns Breakfast fellowship Praying together – Matthew 18:19 Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence

1 A New Friend 2 A Prayer Partner 3 A Person to Mentor 3 Circles of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3rd Circle of Influence A person to mentor Anyone, from church or out Same sex, if possible Encourage him in his faith Get him to participate in church Find opportunity for 1-on-1 study Time to be a teacher – Hebrews 5:12 Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary What will take place… You will become the Salt Lives will be touched You will not be alone in church You will be God’s workmanship You will be a living stone Within 3 years, many close friends An example: sister Nat Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence 3rd Circle of Influence

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary In Conclusion… It has been said, “Nobody gets to heaven alone” The greatest joy of heaven is to see those whom we have brought there God puts you where you are so that you can be a source of influence there He placed me at Queenstown so I can make a difference Hymn: “You never mentioned Him to me” Why do Some Christians Struggle? Why is Some Food hard to swallow? So what is the missing ingredient? Consider Your Circle of Influence 3 persons to influence 1st Circle of Influence 2nd Circle of Influence 3rd Circle of Influence What will take place…