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1. Through Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White study how Jesus treated people on a one-to-one basis. Write a 500-word report or give a five-minute oral report of what you learned.
The following passages tell how Jesus interacted with people on a one-to-one basis and are recounted in the Gospel of John and in Ellen White's book The Desire of Ages as follows. You are encouraged to study other examples and use the other gospels as well.
- Nicodemus
- John 3:1-21, Chapter 17
- Samaritan woman at the well
- John 4:1-32, Chapter 19
- At the pool of Bethesda
- John 5:1-9, Chapter 21
- Mary and Martha when Lazarus died
- John 11:17-44, Chapter 58
- Mary at the resurrection
- John 20:10-18, Chapter 82
- Jesus reinstates Peter
- John 21:15-23, Chapter 85
2. Show that you have a personal daily devotional life for at least six months.
One way to show this is by keeping a devotional journal. Summarize what you have read, making sure to record any Bible verses or other reading material studied. Be sure to record the date as well.
If you like, you can record your journal on a blog so that others may read it on the Internet. You may even plant a seed this way without knowing it!
3. Do two of the following:
Choose any two of 3a, 3b, or 3c.
3a. Take part in one of the following:
(1) Evangelistic meetings
(2) Youth Evangelistic meetings
(4) Cooking school seminars
(5) Stop Smoking seminars
(6) Weight loss seminars
(7) Stress management seminars
In your choice of the above, do the following:
(a) Take part in the organization of the activity.
(b) Take part in the setting up of the meeting place.
(c) Assist in the advertising.
(d) Find out where the finances came from for the outreach project and what expenses were incurred.
(e) Be involved in the operation and running of the outreach project on a regular basis.
3b. Assist in the organization and planning of one of the following outreach projects and participate in the project at least ten hours:
(1) Community beautification project, such as landscaping or improving a public area=
(2) Story hour
(3) Clown ministry
(4) Puppet ministry
(5) Prepare Christmas stockings for underprivileged children.
(6) Food and/or clothing distribution to the needy.
(7) Programs and visits to a nursing home, orphanage, or pediatrics ward of a hospital.
(8) Similar project approved by a Master Guide or AY leader.
3c. Do all of the planning and organization and participate at least 15 hours in one of the following outreach projects:
(1) Free yard care or housework for the elderly
(2) Teach in a lower division Sabbath School department.
(3) Temperance talks
(4) Tutoring of younger students
(5) Volunteer work in a hospital or nursing home
(6) Supplying books and games to a hospital
(7) Help with the rehabilitation of a physically handicapped person
(8) Make posters and art projects for a hospital, nursing home, or orphanage.
(9) Adopt a Grandparent Program.
(10) Similar project approved by a Master Guide, AY or Pathfinder leader.
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