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Perseverance

Refusing to give up, even during time of difficulty

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest
if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9)

Activities
	Perseverance Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4 NIV
Games
	Back Me Up As the group grows larger and larger, it becomes more difficult to stand, but it can be done when everyone backs each other up.
	Church Building Building great things requires teamwork. God chose people, working together, using their individual gifts and strengths, to overcome any difficulties to build and lead His church.
	Wall of Perseverance How long can you persevere under pressure? We often grow physically tired, but we can also become spiritually weary.
	We Will Persevere A challenging game that requires some skill, and much perseverance.
Lesson
	40 Years of Weeping God does not always call us to be successful, but to be faithful. The prophet Jeremiah shows how perseverance, often through many trials, is required to carry out God’s mission in our lives.
	Faithfulness We are challenged to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. This means living a life of faithfulness now, and until the very end.
	Giving It All Through the study of the rich, young ruler, students gain an understanding why discipleship is hard, but worth it.
	Job: Man of Perseverance Discover Biblical strategies on how to withstand trials and worship God no matter what.
	Life: It's Not A Game Life can be difficult at times. These lessons will inspire students to accept God's challenges in life and seize opportunities to serve Him.
	Miriam: Woman of Worship Study of the Old Testament Hero, Miriam
	Overview of Job This lesson familiarizes students with the book of Job and will motivate them to consider trails a joy, realizing trials help them to mature in their faith.
	Pressing On Is it winning that really matters, or how you play the game? For the Christian running the Amazing Race, it is really both. Winning means Victory in Christ.
	Stand Firm In this lesson, the students will learn how they must stand firm and hold on till the day of resurrection with our Lord.
	Stand Firm in Your Faith! Through this lesson, students are given the tools needed to stand firm in their faith during difficult times.
	The Challenge Life’s not a game where we try to satisfy our own desires. It’s a challenge that God has given us to serve Him.
	What Really Matters Discover how we can leave what is behind and press on towards growing closer to Jesus.
	Who is He to You? As disciples of Christ, we need to turn away from seeking out what God should do for us and rather take up our cross and serve Him.
Tips For Leaders
	Accountability: Remembering Who You Work For One of the most difficult things about working with youth is understanding who it is you really answer to.