GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sioux City, Iowa
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In God's Image 

Encounter Lesson 11:
November 22, 2020

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​We will be providing a printable lesson plan online for you or inviting you each week to view our lessons below. We will also be mailing a Youth newsletter weekly with updates from Grace and pre-printed materials for those without printing capabilities. It is our goal to create an engaging atmosphere where teens find God in their world all around them and know he is with them. ​

Key Verse

God created humanity in God's own image, in the divine Image God created them, male and female God created them. Genesis 1:27
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Light of the World

"God, we know we are made in your image. Let us be a light in the world as you are. 
Let us brighten the darkness and bring comfort to those who need it. Amen. 

Worship as Church 

Encounter Lesson 10:
November 15, 2020

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What Are Spiritual Disciplines? Spiritual disciplines are habits, practices, and experiences that are designed to develop, grow, and strengthen certain qualities of spirit — to build the “muscles” of one’s character and expand the breadth of one’s inner life. They structure the “workouts” which train the soul. Some spiritual disciplines are personal, inward exercises that are practiced alone; others require interpersonal relationships and are practiced in community.
Throughout time, many philosophers, theologians, and writers have proposed a number of practices that might be considered spiritual disciplines. These include:
  • Meditation
  • Prayer
  • Fasting
  • Simplicity
  • Fellowship
  • Journaling
  • Chastity
  • Stewardship
  • Study
  • Evangelism
  • Contemplation
  • Gratitude
  • Self-Examination
  • Silence
  • Celebration
We have chosen eight of these spiritual disciplines as being the most vital for  the modern day and inclusive of varying belief systems, and which incorporate several of the other disciplines within them. 
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​We will be providing a printable lesson plan online for you or inviting you each week to view our lessons below. We will also be mailing a Youth newsletter weekly with updates from Grace and pre-printed materials for those without printing capabilities. It is our goal to create an engaging atmosphere where teens find God in their world all around them and know he is with them. ​

Key Verse

But (Jesus) said to them, "I must preach the good news of God's kingdom in other cities, too, for this is why I was sent." --Luke 4:43
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Worship in Synagogues

Encounter Lesson 9:
November 8, 2020

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​We will be providing a printable lesson plan online for you or inviting you each week to view our lessons below. We will also be mailing a Youth newsletter weekly with updates from Grace and pre-printed materials for those without printing capabilities. It is our goal to create an engaging atmosphere where teens find God in their world all around them and know he is with them. ​

Key Verse

But (Jesus) said to them, "I must preach the good news of God's kingdom in other cities, too, for this is why I was sent." --Luke 4:43
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The Covenant Through Jesus 

Encounter Lesson 8:
November 1, 2020

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​We will be providing a printable lesson plan online for you or inviting you each week to view our lessons below. We will also be mailing a Youth newsletter weekly with updates from Grace and pre-printed materials for those without printing capabilities. It is our goal to create an engaging atmosphere where teens find God in their world all around them and know he is with them. ​
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Key Verse

In the same way, he took the cup after the meal and said, "This Cup is the new covenant by my blood, which is poured out for you." --Luke 22:20
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Sunday School Lesson for November 1st will be uploaded soon. 


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