Message Notes

YAG RETREAT
Session #7
Tuesday, 31 May 2005
Morning Message
Text: Philippians
A Wonderful Model of a Church Alive to the Concept of Friendship

1. The Establishment of the Church at Philippi Acts 16

a) Paul

b) High Price paid – (Beating, imprisonment etc)

2. The Efforts at Developing Friendship by the Apostle Paul

a) Prayer          Philippians 1:4

b) Fellowship          Philippians 1:5

c) Love          Philippians 1:7-11

d) Keeping in touch          Philippians 1:12-29

e) Instruction          Philippians 2-3

f) Commendation          Philippians 2

g) Exhortation          Philippians 1-4

h) Example-setting          Philippians 1-4

3. The Efforts at Developing friendship by the Philippians

a) Fellowship          Philippians 1:5

b) Practical support          Philippians 2:25-29

c) Consistent support          Philippians 4:10-19

d) Outstanding support          Philippians 4:10-19

e) Growth as a Church          Philippians 1:9-11

i) In love          Philippians 1:9

ii) In knowledge          Philippians 1:9

iii) In discernment          Philippians 1:10

iv) Sincere          Philippians 1:10

v) Without offense          Philippians 1:10

vi) Fruitfulness          Philippians 1:11

4. Discussion: Application of Knowledge to Life

a) Determine Plan of Action to Cultivating a Terrific Circle of Friends

i) Kindred spirit

ii) Cultivation

b) Commitment to Identify with Church

i) Determination to Intercede

ii) Finding your place in one or more ministries of the Church

c) Ministries of Bethany at a glance

i) Teaching

ii) Kitchen

iii) Music

iv) Missions

v) Maintenance

vi) Outreach (Evangelism)

vii) Fellowship groups

viii) Pastoral Ministry

d) The Challenge of Development of the Evening Worship

i) Intercession

ii) Labour

iii) Commitment

iv) Cultivation of Circle of Friends through serving together

YAG RETREAT 31 May 2005
Conclusion of Retreat
Question and Answer Session/ Testimony Session (Afternoon)
FRIENDSHIP- QUALITIES

1. Faithfulness (proven)
2. Real (not imaginary)
3. Intellectual (Thoughtfulness)
4. Exemplary (Worthy of emulation)
5. Noble (Not common)
6. Devoted (Unwavering)
7. Sincere (No hidden agenda)
8. Honourable (Character)
9. Inspirational (impact)
10. Powerful (influence)