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MISFiT – Weeks 1-3 (January 25-February 8)

Posted on 12. Jan, 2012

BLURB

misfit n [ˈmɪsˌfɪt] 1. A person who is not comfortable with their surroundings. 2. A person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others. Are you a misfit? Come find out Wednesday nights at 7. SWITCH is for students in 6-12 grades.

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Chris Durso is the youth pastor at Youth Explosion in New York City. At Youth Explosion, they identify themselves as misfits. Chris defines a misfit as someone who is uncomfortable with their surroundings and someone who is disturbingly different than others. We are called to be “Misfits for the Messiah,” to be different and uncomfortable with the norms of culture.

What makes you uncomfortable? What bothers you about the world or things in your life around you most? Chances are those are the very things that God is calling you to go and change and make a difference in. We just need to be willing to step up and step out on those things. When God puts a passion in our heart for something, we need to move in it and know that He is in control and provide for us. You are favored by God and He loves you. He has destined you for great things. The question is, are you willing to respond when He calls? Are you willing to be a Misfit for the Messiah?

LEADER NOTES

Chris Durso really challenges students to take a look at the things that make them uncomfortable about their culture and called them to step up and do something about those things.

Help the students identify what they are passionate about in life. This will be a little tough because it can be easy to stay on the surface. Students will want to respond to what they are passionate about with things like girls, sports, hanging out with friends. Work on taking this to the next level. We are trying to get to the heart of who God made them to be. Aim at helping them discover God’s calling, passion, and purpose for them. Be willing to think through what your purpose and passions are in life and throw those out there as examples to lead the way for the students. Also, help them identify what it would look like to put their passions, dreams, and purpose into action in their lives today as students, not just in the future.