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“If you want to be my disciple, you must accept your cross and follow me. ” (Matthew 16: 24) VERSE OF THE DAY

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, through these words help me understand the things you wish to teach me. Dear Jesus, through these words let me feel the love you have for me as you feel your Father’s love for you. Holy Spirit, through these words inspire me to live as a follower of Jesus and bring your love to everyone I meet today. Amen

Section Split The following small groups will stay here for our Presentation: 6 A – Elizabeth Martin 6 C – Robert Woolley 7 B – Joan Gutermuth 8 B – Diane Pelzek The remaining groups will go to Classroom 6/7 for Small Group: 6 B – Laura Schwartz 7 A – Chris Groh 8 A – Jim Murray 8 C – Sasha Santander We will switch rooms at 7: 15. ALL groups will meet back here at 7: 45 for Reflection and Closing Prayer.

Scripture Passages Jeremiah 20: 7 -9 – Jeremiah Complains to the Lord Live It! I’m Sick of It! (BB p. 1129) Psalm 63: 2, 3 -4, 5 -6, 8 -9 – Longing for God Romans 12: 1 -2 – Life in God’s Service Matthew 16: 21 -27 – Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death Why is there Suffering? (HSI Youth article)

Interview with Jeremiah (BB p. c 25) Volunteers: Break. Through! Interviewer Jeremiah

Videos – Carry Your Cross, Cross Carrying Part 2 PRESENTATION

“If you want to be my disciple, you must accept your cross and follow me. ” (Matthew 16: 24) VERSE OF THE DAY

Think About It When Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow Me, ” what did he mean? [Distribute Holy Cards] Let us pray…

Video – Lose My Soul REFLECTION

Prayer Petitions Lord God, when things look dark and hopeless, help me remember you are always there to pull me out. We pray to the Lord. R: Lord, Hear our Prayer Lord, teach me to respond to opportunities to serve with a willing spirit. We pray to the Lord R: Lord, Hear our Prayer [Intentions]…for these and all our personal intentions, we pray to the Lord. R: Lord, Hear our Prayer

Closing Prayer All-powerful God, See how weak we are, how difficult for us to live your way. Make us brave in following Jesus. May we never give up when things become difficult, never frightened or put off by those who do not know you or your Son, who lives with you, forever and ever. Amen