For Week 1
1. Prior to first meeting read chapters 1 and 2 from Lessons from Afar: A year in South Sudan, by Mary Higbee.
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Chapter 1 – Discerning present and future "calls" of service.
Chapter 2 – Recognizing fears and the turning over of those fears to God.
2. Relate the chapters' themes to your life by reflecting on the following questions and journaling.
Chapter 1 - We learn new things when we move out of our comfort zone. Recall a time when you left a place where you were comfortable to go somewhere much different? What lesson(s) did you learn from the experience?
Chapter 2 - Recall times when you were afraid, and God provided you with assurance and peace. Consider the circumstances of one of those times that stand out for you—where and when.
3. Listen to guest speaker online
4. Connect and engage the chapter themes in guided reflections and discussions.The Rev. David Copley, Director of Global Partnerships and Mission Personnel, will speak about the themes of Chapters 1 and 2, discerning God’s call to serve others and overcoming our fears in doing so. From Rev. Copley's position in global missions, he will discuss his experiences of sending many people into the mission field and his own experiences as a missionary. He has unique and vast experiences to offer participants on these themes.
Connect with other participants in your small group for guided reflection and discussion. This meeting can be hosted by Hope for Humanity, Inc; Please email hopeforhumanityinc@gmail.com for more information. Here is a PowerPoint document with the reflection and discussion questions for class 1 group study. LFA - Class 1.pptx
For more information about Guided reflection work and discussion in the virtual classroom - Study Guide
