1. Envangelism & Edification Jesus Christ should be the focus or center of ALL of our relationships, either encouraging non-believers toward accepting Jesus as their Lord & Savior or encouraging Believers get to know their Lord & Savior better.

2. HOW IT WORKS The format of these studies is as follows: Participants are asked to complete a pre-study questionairre in order to gain what their thoughts/beliefs are currently on the subject matter to be discussed. Each participant brings their completed question to the group discussion. The student begins and ends with prayer. Once the study begins, each participant, if they choose, shares their answer to question. Then the facilitator introduces a Scripture that addresses God’s answer to the question. Then each participant answers to the following two questions: 1.What does this verse or verses mean? 2.How should we apply these words to our lives? The study continues until all of the questions are addressed with Scripture.

3. OVERVIEW This study is composed of the following materials: 1.Participant Questionnaire 2.Participant Workbook 3.Leader Guide

4. OUTLINE WHO are our friends, WHY do we have them and HOW do we choose them? What IS EVIL and what relationship should we have with it? Who should be our BEST friend and HOW do we know if somone is our friend? HOW do you become wise? How do you become a friend of God? How can you know whether you are friends with God or not?

5. STUDY MATERIALS CLICK HERE for the Participant QuestionnaireCLICK HERE CLICK HERE for the Participant Study Guide/WorkbookCLICK HERE CLICK HERE for the Leader GuideCLICK HERE

6. MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS The overall format of this is totally subject to change. This was designed to be for a weekend retreat. It could also be broken down into a longer term discussion. Individual question cards could be the format of the materials. One side with the question, the other side with the verse and “what’s your take” questions.

7. THE FRUIT After pouring my blood, sweat and tears into composing the curriculum for this retreat here are pictures of the retreat that show the result of the effort. CLICK HERE CLICK HERE to view the photographs of the retreat.