TALK IT OVER

These questions focus on encouraging us to help others find their real life and purpose, and becoming active workers in God's harvest field.

Opening Reflection: Joining God’s Story
1. Reflect on Baptisms and Hero Makers
-How does witnessing baptisms or hearing stories of faith inspire you to play a part in God’s harvest?
-Who has been a "Hero Maker" in your life by sharing Jesus, inviting you to church, or modeling grace for you? How did they impact your story?
2. Writing Someone Else’s Story
-How can your actions—inviting, praying, and encouraging others—help to write someone else’s story in their journey with God?
-What is one way you can take a step this week to help someone discover their real life and purpose in Jesus?

The Vision and God’s New Plan
3. From Ashes to Beauty (Isaiah 61:3)
-Can you share a time when God brought beauty from a challenging season in your life?
-How might God be calling you to help others see His beauty and grace in their lives, even when they feel lost or in a season of mourning?
4. A New Thing (Isaiah 43:19)
-How do you see God doing "a new thing" in our church or community? -What role do you feel called to play in helping bring this new vision to life?

Building the Harvest: Inviting and Serving
5. Sharing Life with Others (1 Thessalonians 2:8)
-How have you experienced the power of being part of a community that not only shares the Gospel but shares life together?
-In what ways can you invest more deeply in the people around you—whether in your family, workplace, or church?
6. Serving as a Worker in the Harvest (Matthew 9:36-38)
-Jesus said the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. What do you think prevents more people from becoming workers in God’s harvest?
-What practical steps can you take this week to become a more active worker in God’s harvest? Is there a particular area where you feel called to serve?

Looking Ahead: Building for the Future
7. Dreaming Big for God’s Kingdom
-What excites you about the vision of expanding the church’s impact through permanent spaces and more spiritual growth opportunities?
-How does having a long-term vision for God’s work motivate you to get involved today? How can you contribute, whether through serving, giving, or inviting?
8. Whose Story Are You Going to Write?
-As you reflect on your role in God’s harvest, whose story are you going to help write this week?
-What specific actions can you take to be a part of someone’s journey toward Christ?

Closing Reflection and Prayer
9. Praying for Workers and the Harvest
-What is one thing you can commit to this week that will help you become a worker in God’s harvest?
-Pray together for boldness, wisdom, and opportunity to share your faith and help others encounter God’s love.