April 18th - Knowing Our Story

Slide 1                          Knowing Our Story
1) IDiC – finished, past tense
2) Story – present state"
3) Pattern – future development

Slide 2                          Text:
15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect… 

Slide 3                         Context: Unity
8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

Slide 4                         Context: Sin Absorption
9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing.
17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 

Slide 5                         Mike-Breen-matrix

Slide 6                         1) Focus: IDiC
15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.

Slide 7                         2) Plan
Always be prepared

Slide 8                         3) Catch and Pitch (underhand)
to give an answer to everyone who asks you

Slide 9                         4) Your “reason” is a story
to give the reason for the hope that you have

Slide 10                         5) Go for style points
But do this with gentleness and respect 

Slide 11                         How to prepare your story.
1.       Pray to the Holy Spirit to guide your memory.
2.       Write your memories quickly.
3.       Put each one on a sticky note. Colours for categories.
4.       Organize
5.       Share with someone.