Middle School Connections: "I Am the True Vine"
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 11:30 AM
Our Middle School Youth (Grades 5-8) will meet onsite at St. Pauls from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snacks will be provided!
We will be continuing with our series on understanding Jesus by looking at the "I AM" Statements that Jesus makes in the Gospel of John. (see more below). This week's focus is on Jesus as the "True Vine"
To help plan for our gathering, can you please RSVP on the GroupMe account OR send an email to Katy Denning to let us know if you are (or are not!) able to meet at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday!!
Who is Jesus?
There are seven “I am” statements that are attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John, and in 2024 our Middle School kiddos are going to explore five of those images of Jesus/God.
In these statements, Jesus offers metaphors about himself, and by looking at his words as well as the context in the Bible we can learn more about Jesus by exploring them.
Each lesson will also include an "action option" that middle school youth can do either at home or scheduled at another time that will allow them to be inspired by Jesus' words to offer community service or social justice action.
- January 7 - Introduction to Jesus' I AM statements and "Who is Jesus anyway?!"
- February 4 - I am the Bread of Life - Jesus nourishes us.
- March 3 - I am the Light of the World - Jesus gives us light and life.
- April 7 - I am the Good Shepherd - Jesus cares deeply for us.
- May 5 - I am the True Vine - Jesus calls us to remain connected to him.
- June 2 - I am the Resurrection and the Life - Jesus is the source of all life.
If you haven't done so already, please join the GroupMe group. It's an app you can download to your phone, but it will also push notifications to your text messages and/or email as well depending on how you have it set up. It can be good for reminders and for adding to digital calendars!
If your teen/tween themselves would like to join this GroupMe group, they are welcome (the link is here), however, at least one parent/guardian must also be in the group in order for me to admit the minor youth! People can join this GroupMe group with EITHER a phone number OR an email address.
On this GroupMe app we will also post all future events and this will be a way to RSVP and stay up-to-date on any changes and announcements. Please join!
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