Disciple (Week Nine)-- Come and Die Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Read Matthew 28:19. Jesus does not command his disciples to tell others about Him, but rather to “make disciples.” Why is this significant?

Take a closer look at Matthew 28:18-20.

1. Who was present? (see also 1 Corinthians 15:6)

2. What is the command? How is it to be accomplished?

3. What phrase in the Great Commission makes this command ongoing? (that is, self-perpetuating for all Christ-followers)

4. If you were present for this commission, what would you have considered to be your own personal responsibility? Should this make a difference?

Consider your own journey as a disciple. Did you cross over from “come and see” to “go and die” overnight? How can you be an encouragement to disciples who are not as far along on their journey as you are?


Who is God calling you to disciple?

"Home-Grown" Leaders

Community Christian Church pastor Eric Metcalf discusses the process of reproducing groups and leaders. Sunday night at our pre-drive training we'll discuss one of the biggest challenges we have as group leaders: identifying and equipping potential apprentices. In preparation of Sunday's gathering (4:45 pm at ZCC) watch this video and consider these questions:

1. Who identified you as a potential Life Group leader?
2. What are the "must-haves" for apprentices in our ministry?
3. What is your next step when it comes to identifying and equipping an apprentice for your Life Group?

One Day: Sunday, September 5th

Zion’s One Day is Sunday September 5th. On this day we will gather in three locations at 9:00 (ZCC, ZJC, & ZPV) for worship, prayer and teaching then scatter to serve our community. The motivation for this year’s One Day is found in Jeremiah 29:7, “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city.”


Jefferson County

Canvassing—Walk through the streets of Brookville with invitations to give to people to the launch of Zion of Jefferson County on October 10th

YMCA— Help with painting projects at the Brookville YMCA (the home of Zion of Jefferson County)



Petroleum Valley

Sugar Creek Nursing Home/Chicora Medical Center- visit in a local nursing home connecting with residents.

Petroleum Valley Youth Center—General repair and cleaning of the youth center.

Preschool childcare- so others with small children can serve.



Clarion County

AAA Life Services—help with landscaping at current and future facility.

SAMS/Children and Youth Services—detail the company cars for this local social service organization.

Clarion Borough—join others in painting parking meter posts throughout downtown Clarion.

Golden Living Center—help with landscaping and outdoor clean up.

Clearview Nursing Home—visit and minister to the residents.

Lunch crew- help prepare lunches for the hundreds of volunteers for the day.

Shippenville- Help install wheelchair ramp at home for a family in need.

Children and Youth Services—Repair/replace window screens for clients in the community. The work will be done on Zion’s campus.

Clarion Borough—help with electrical work for wheelchair bound individual.

Clarion Borough—help with landscaping for wheelchair bound individual.

New Bethlehem—help with roofing for widow.

Summerville—help with gutter repair for elderly couple.

Summerville—help with roof repair for older gentleman.

Preschool childcare- so others with small children can serve.