Do What? It's Your Move Work Zone and High Way Gather in the center of the gym, welcome, introduction of guests, make announcements. For Sponsors: Which way are we moving? 1. Know 2. Which Way Are We Moving Work Zone and High Way Read: The story in Luke 5:1-11 presents the calling of the first disciples - James, his brother John and Simon/Peter. In this account Jesus climbs into Simon's boat to teach the multitudes of people gathered on the shore. After teaching the crowds, Jesus asked Simon to go out to deeper waters to try to catch fish. Simon explained that he had fished all night but caught nothing. Still, Simon agreed to do what Jesus asked, in spite of his own knowledge. He was rewarded for his obedience to jesus with a magnificent catch. Simon's comment to Jesus, "yet if you say so" (Luke 5:5), and his actions to what Jesus asked seems to indicate that he already knew Jesus and had a trusting relationship with him. After catching the boat loads of fish Simon fell to his knees and confessed his sinfulness. The miracle caused the disciples to examine their own lives again. They had know Jesus, but now felt they had seen truth and were beyond just faith. Jesus then told them not to be afraid. Then he said an interesting thing: "From now on you will be catching people" (Luke 5:10). "Catching people" has become a metaphor for bringing people into relationship with Jesus Christ. Tonight we will look at knowing Jesus, trusting Jesus, obeying his commands, and following him. Just as Jesus called the first disciples, he also calls each of us. Pray and Break into Journey Groups Which Way Are We Moving  Work Zone  Fish Stories Gather in a large circle. Invite a few of the youth to tell a story about them selves. Include at least two true facts and one untrue (fish story). Allow the group to guess which statements are true and which ones are not. After a few have shared, Ask: Have you considered that listening is an important part of interpreting? Have someone explain&ldots;. Say: Recalling prior knowledge can be helpful in the interpretation process as well. Recalling other stories that happened at the same time as the ones you are reading in the Bible is an important technique for understanding the full meaning of today's Bible stories.   Which Way Are We Moving  High Way Taking the Bait Needed: Pencils, index cards Gather in the Pit. Pass out the pens and at least two cards to everyone. Say: Write down your answer to the following questions on the index cards. Try to truthfully answer with out sarcasm or intentional humor and have something written on you card for each question. You'll only get out of this what you put into it. ·What does it mean to follow someone? ·Who do you follow in your life? (Parents, Friends, Teachers) ·What are some of the characteristics or traits of the people you have listed? Ask for volunteers to share the information they have written.  Point out that these questions will be helpful in today's lesson.  Moving In Work Zone  Fishing for People Needed: Handout, Pens, Luke 5:1-11 reading Give each youth a copy of the handout and explain that the word list will come from today's scripture reading. Read the story slowly once. Then read the story again and emphasize the bold words so that the youth can determine the words they are to search for. When you have finished the story a second time don't read it again. Ask everyone to find as many words as they can then ask all to compare what they have found. The words are: Lake, Gennesaret, Boats, Nets, Jesus, Simon, People, Fish, Followed, James, John, Zebedee  Moving In High Way   Say it Again Needed: Deck of playing cards, Luke 5:1-11 reading Before you begin, remove the 1's (ace), 2's & 3's from the deck of cards. Say: Please listen very carefully to the scripture I'm about to read. Try to remember what happens. Read: Luke 5:1-11 After completing the story have each of the youth draw a card from your deck. At this time don't give any more instructions. As soon as everyone has a card- Say: Note the number of the card in your hand; all face cards are a ten. We will go around the room and try to retell the story by taking turns adding the number of words matching the number on your card. Use your own words to retell the story, but only say as many as your card allows. Moving Up Work Zone  Emotions Needed: Paper plates, markers, pens, index cards Break into small groups of 3-4. Hand out a pen and card to each youth. Then place a small stack of paper plates and markers near each group. Begin by asking the youth to call out the emotions that they saw in the scripture. Have each youth them write down on his or her card as they are called out. Try to get at least ten. (Happiness, sadness, doubt, surprise, anger, confusion, embarrassed) When you have exhausted their brains, have each youth draw a simple face on each side of the paper plates. Say: You have three minutes to draw as many of the emotions as possible, one on each side of a paper plate. Okay! Begin! When three minutes have passed: Read the story again about one line at a time. Ask the youth to hold up a plate that represents their reaction to that particular part of the scripture. Assure the youth that their may be conflicting emotions and that there is not one correct emotion. Moving Up High Way  Why Me? Needed: Ones, twos and threes from the deck Ask for volunteers to take a card form the deck. After all the cards have been passed out (not everyone will have a card), Say: I'm going to ask you some questions about the scripture we just read. Only those with the card I call may answer. After the question the cardholder that answered must give his or her card to someone who does not have one. Ask:  ·Which character in the scripture do you most identify with? ·What should be surprising about the scripture? Moving Up High Way  Why Me? Cont. ·Which person or group of people in the story are you most like? ·Why do you thing Simon was willing to do what Jesus asked?  ·What else would you like to know? (Write 'em down for me&ldots;) Moving Out Work Zone  Sounds a Little Fishy Needed: 3 decks of playing cards Divide into three separate circles. Place the deck of cards in the center of each group. Say: I am going to read a series of statements that relate to the story. If the statement is true for you, you should take one card. If the statement is false for you, take two cards. Read: · I know who Jesus is. · I believe in Jesus. · I listen to what Jesus says. · I try to do what Jesus asks. · Sometimes it's hard to do what Jesus asks me to do. · I have seen Jesus do amazing things in my life. · I know some people that think they know Jesus. · I am seeking to follow Jesus. Now play "Go Fish" with the cards in your hand! Moving out High Way Leave it behind Needed: Small pieces of paper, pens, candle, matches, coffee can Stay in the pit to begin with; give everyone a piece of paper and a pen. Say: Just as Simon Peter, James and John left everything to follow Jesus. You have an opportunity here tonight to leave something behind that you have been struggling with, doubts, fears, problems, addictions, write it down on your piece of paper and then come gather in a circle on the blue carpet. You won't have to share what you have written with anyone but God. After everyone has moved to the carpet, light the candle and place it and the coffee can in the center. Dim the lights. Say: One at a time you may silently come forward, light you paper on fire and place it in the coffee can. Return to your place and remain silent as we offer our support for each other's struggles.   Wait until the flames die down then&ldots; Come Back together in the HFLC Closing  Work Zone and High Way  Needed: Ball of Yarn Toolman13 Gather in the closing circle. Silently pass a ball of yarn back and fourth to make a huge net with in the circle. Then offer a challenge to go out tonight and make a change in life, to follow Jesus, and catch others. Try to do the UMYF Benediction still holding in to the yarn. It should be real fun when we "turn out in to the world".