Cast vision for who they can become in Christ or what God can do through them. For example:

• You have been working hard and trusting God while taking steps of faith to minister to those around you. You have probably experienced some of the same feelings that the disciples felt when they were sent out by Jesus into unfamiliar villages of Galilee. Today, we are together to reflect and to celebrate all that God has done. Let’s remember what Jesus said to the disciples in Luke 10:17-20

  ¹⁷ The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

  ¹⁸ He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.¹⁹ I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.²⁰ However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

  when they celebrated the work God had done through them:

“When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to Him, ‘Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!’ ‘Yes,’ he told them, ‘I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”

As we acknowledge God’s work through us, let’s remember Jesus’ wise words to help us keep all these things in perspective!

• Ask for volunteers to tell highlights from this experience. (Stories of changed lives, spiritual conversations, decisions for Christ, how we’ve grown spiritually, major take-aways from sessions and from the Word of God, etc.)
• Take time to worship the Lord together and pray for new believers.
• [NOTE: Consider the spirit and exhortation of Psalm 111:1-4.]

  ¹ Praise the Lord.

  I will extol the Lord with all my heart
      in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

  ² Great are the works of the Lord;
      they are pondered by all who delight in them.
  ³ Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
      and his righteousness endures forever.
  ⁴ He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
      the Lord is gracious and compassionate.

• Recognize and celebrate everyone who has completed Sent 6:7. Acknowledge each person’s successes and faithfulness. Some areas to recognize:
  • Practiced Prayer-Care-Share with others and leading people to Christ
  • Identified God-Prepared People
  • Practiced the Art of Neighboring
• Present certificate or memento of some kind that represents their commitment for trusting the Lord to use them (suggest using Acts 6:7).

  ⁷ So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

  Thank them for their contribution to the group.

• Reaffirm the vision of multiplying churches, faith communities, and disciple-making groups.
• We watched this video in Session 1, but let’s review it again. We can’t forget our purpose. Re-watch video: This is Discipling – This is Church https://youtu.be/aQbmaKuT0Oo
• Have group members answer these questions and share:
  • What caught your attention and why? What was different about watching it again this time?
• Explain what the next steps will be for those who have started small groups of new believers and those who desire to move in that direction.
  • Additional direction and support will be offered through the Next Steps and Planning session.
  • Set a date and time for this to take place.
• Encourage those who have not yet started a group to keep reaching out and ministering to people. Let them know they will receive needed help when they are ready.