ON HANDS AND KNEES

(Missionary)

OBJECTIVES:
1. To teach the value and importance of serving others.
2. To learn how to serve others unconditionally and wholeheartedly.

DYNAMICS:
1. Worship
2. ACTIVITY PROPER: Giving to Get
3. Prepare the following materials:
- Cloth (banner size) or large sheets of paper for each group
- Water based paint (Red, Blue, White and Yellow)
- Newspapers, cloth rags and tissue paper

a. Give a short introduction about the activity and give them instructions.
b. Ask them to divide themselves into their households.
c. The cloth will be distributed to all groups.
d. Other materials will be given exchanged for something.
Paint = 2 pairs of socks/foot wears for each color
Newspapers = 1 wallet and 1 watch
Cloth rags/tissue paper = 2 mobile phones
(NOTE: You can have your own set of materials depending on the available
resources.)
e. After being able to obtain all materials needed, the group will make a design
of their flag using ONLY their hands. Tell them that no paintbrushes will be
provided and that they will not be allowed to use one.
f. Encourage them to be creative.
g. The newspapers will be used on the floor to prevent any spillage and cloth
rags / tissue paper to wipe any stray paint.
h. At the end of the activity, ask each household to come forward to present
the banner to the whole assembly. Tell them to choose a spokesperson to
explain how they came up with their work.
4. Talk Proper
5. Reflection Song
6. At the end of the prayer, you can sing Follow You to conclude the whole activity.

ANCHOR VERSE
Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only Good News from
the God but even our own lives ... Thessalonians 2:8
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I. Introduction

Jesus was great enough to command the storm to stop. He had authority to
drive out demons and to part the sea. Thousands of people would leave behind their
livelihood and treasures to follow where He is and do what He did.

However, it was in His humble service that people were inspired to follow
Him. Even when He was glorified as the King of all kings, He would go down to their
level, on His hands and knees, and humbly serve His apostles. He even washed their
feet.

II. Comfort Zones

We have heard that Christ is more than willing to go all the way for us, to go out
his comfort zone. Unfortunately for us, there is a great struggle to do the same.

As the name suggests, our comfort zones are the areas where we live, the
friends we go out with, the things we do. There are times when these hinder us from
loving more people. Our comfort zones are usually based on the lifestyle that we are
comfortably with:

Who we are with?

Sometimes, we do not want to be with people who are not familiar with
us or who are not like us. We do not want to talk to people with whom we have
a hard time relating to or to people whom we do not like.

Where we go?
We want to go to places where it is convenient for us. We want to be
seen in the places where we would look cool. There are moments when the way
of getting there is also an issue for some of us.

What we do?
We want to do the things that we love or sometimes do the things that
will make us more popular. Because of this, we do not want to do the dirty work
or the simple assignments.

As we love God and the people He has blessed us with, we need to go out of our
comfort zones and go down on our hands and knees.
III. On Hands and Knees
Earlier, we all went down to our hands and knees to make our household
banners. We even gave up some sort of the things that are dear and personal to us
to make the banner. There are three attitudes that we need to take to help us do
this in our everyday lives.

1. Give No Conditions
We all got dirty earlier. We gave up some of the things personal to
us. Someone of us worked without our footwear. Some gave up other
things.

(Note to speaker: You can cite the other things that they gave up
mobile phones etc.)

Though we have limitations, we are called to give what is

expected. We gave up part of ourselves. We all did what we needed. We
do not choose our service or how much we serve. Christ never set
limitations on how much Hell love us or bless us or forgive us neither
should we. We should not have hesitations on what and how much we
give up as God has. He is always with us and has promised us everything.

2. Take Initiative
We make do with what we have. We work together to accomplish
our tasks. Some of us lead, others painted, and others cheered. We all
played different roles. Sometimes, we just have to seek ways of serving
more people. In this community, we are given many opportunities to
serve. There are more than enough for all of us to do.

3. Serve Joyfully
We can become joyful despite the dirt in our hands and knees.
We made the most of what we have. Here in YFC, this is fun in itself.
Christ never complained, thus, we do not complain. We give our all even
if we are not acknowledged or affirmed as God loves a cheerful giver. We
give up a lot of things yet we joyfully do what we need to do.

IV. Conclusion
As Youth For Christ members, we are called to be servants. We are blessed to
know that God loves us no matter what. Knowing God and knowing His love what
makes people happy, peaceful and alive. This is enough reason for us to give to Him
in return by being of service to others as well.
 We were born to make this known to everyone who doesnt. The only way
that we can make that known is by loving everyone whom God has entrusted to us
unconditionally no ifs, no buts, whenever, wherever and however.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think are your comfort zones today?
2. How far are you willing to go for God and His people?

PRAYER AND REFLECTION SONG:

1. I Give My All
2. Fast Song: Follow You