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Week One: Present the Way of Salvation. Focus on the power and importance of grace. Sanctification will also be a major theme. The people will be encouraged to examine their own lives in light of what God has done for them and be urged to respond. He has given them his all, how can they respond with less? God’s grace fills every part of our lives and has a plan for each one of us that can only be achieved as we respond to His constant offers of grace. The sanctification process is like the justification process in that it is the work of God to which we respond.

Week Two: Explain that the group meeting is about soul care and accountability not knowledge. The church has been inundated with knowledge teaching that has not brought very much life change. The purpose of the Wesleyan class model will be explained. Discuss what it means to ask and respond to “how is it with your soul?”

Week Three: Explain what the class will be concerning its format and requirements from last week. This will be a continuation of the previous week but will add the outreach component of the class. in detail how the class meeting will unfold. Discuss the expectations of commitment and confidentiality.

Questions that Can Help Us Help Others

Do you wish to flee the wrath to Come?

HOW IS IT WITH YOUR SOUL?

How Have you Seen God at work this week?

Week Four: Review the first three weeks content as different people will be there every week. Take time to explain the differences from the traditional American class model. At the end of the presentation make an appeal to start a group.

will be there every week. Take time to explain the differences from the traditional American class model. At the end of the presentation make an appeal to start a group.

Review the first three weeks content as different people will be there every week. Take time to explain the differences from the traditional American class model. At the end of the presentation make an appeal to start a group.

Final Take Away: My hope is that we will start a group that has the two main focuses that we have discussed these last four weeks, desiring to be drawn closer to the Lord while helping others on that journey and second will reach out into our community with the good news in word and in deed. My commitment is to see this happen, if not at Kingston then in my next appointment.

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'There is one only condition previously required in those who desire admission into this Society, "a desire to flee from the wrath to come, and to be saved from their sins"