What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - Trusting Christ When Life Gets Confusing

What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do

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Dear Pastor or Church Leader,
Use this life-changing 50-Day Spiritual Adventure to challenge your entire congregation to trust in Christ when life gets confusing.

ADVENTURE SUMMARY

In this challenging but exciting transformational 50-Day Spiritual Adventure, you'll find all the resources you need to help your congregation trust Christ for guidance through life's mazes. Eight weekly preaching themes are based solidly on Scripture and offer practical suggestions for facing problems with faith and assurance.

8 SERMON THEMES

When you don't know what to do:
1. Choose to believe Christ will make a way for you
    through the maze
2. Embrace the great promises of God's Word
3. Pursue support relationships with other believers
4. Look for the joys that refresh your spirit
5. Remove unnecessary confusion from your life
6. Accept the Lord's grace and forgiveness
7. Discover how Jesus identifies with your struggles
8. Place your hope in the God of surprising outcomes

5 SERMON APPLICATION STEPS

1. Fill your days with "I believe" statements
2. Face confusion with confidence from God's Word
3. Unleash the power of prayer partnerships
4. Energize your faith by tracking daily joys
5. Find three ways to unclutter your life

 



What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - Preacher's Starter Kit
Pastor: Order your Preacher's Starter Kit for this 50 Day Spiritual Adventure (or order our Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit) to utilize this exceptional sermon series in your congregation.



Your Preacher's Kit contains the following items:
1. One 300-page Pastor's Manual full of eight Sundays of sermon and service helps.
2. One Adventure Guidebook When Life Becomes a Maze
3. Two Adult Journals, What to Do
4. Two Student Journals


The 50-Day Spiritual Adventure is an incredible way to terach your people how to become doers of God's word, not just hearers only. Here's why:

Reason #1: This "What to Do" Adventure gives you a wealth of SERMON AND SERVICE IDEAS to create eight unforgettable, transformative Sundays.
Reason #2: This Adventure also gives your people SERMON APPLICATION JOURNALS to explore God's Word on Sundays and "Do what it says." James 1:22b
Reason #3: This Adventure helps EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR SERMONS through sermon application steps found in every journal.
Reason #4: This Adventure GETS EVERYONE IN YOUR CHURCH ON THE SAME PAGE SPIRITUALLY for eight Sundays in a row.

What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit
Pastor: Order your Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit today if you want to use this 8-Sunday sermon series called "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do" as a church-wide campaign. Our Campaign Starter Kit contains everything you need to unfold this series from the pulpit, plus integrate it throughout the adult, teen and children's education ministries of your church. Purchase this to get started (or consider ordering our Preacher's Starter Kit if you just want to preach or teach the series instead).

Included in the Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit are the following:

1. One Preacher's Starter Kit

2. One Small Group Leader Guide

3. One Discussion Starter Dramas Video

4. One Student Leader Guide

5. One Children's Curriculum

6. Two Kids Journals (grades 3-6)

7. Two Kids activity books (grades K-2)

The total value of this Deluxe Campaign Starter Kit package is $385.85, but you save 48% ($185.90) off the purchase price!

What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - Pastor Manual on CD
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When Life Becomes a Maze - Guidebook
 You've run into a wall. Now what do you do?

    Sooner or later everyone faces one of life's mazes.
No matter who you are or where you live in the world, life presents labyrinths in finances, job situations, family relationships, and many other areas.
So what do you do when you're stuck in one of life's mazes?
        From his own experiences, David Mains honestly and vulnerably shares the principles he has learned while in his own maze. No matter what puzzling perplexity you face, you can press through to emerge with the Lord by your side!

Utilize this resource in conjunction with the Adult Adventure Journal.

Adventure Guidebook bulk order pricing:
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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - Adult Journal
How wonderful it would be if every decision were easy, every choice were plain, and every difficult problem offered an obvious solution. Unfortunately, life isn't usually like that! All too often we feel blocked and baffled, unable to see a clear path through the situations we face. In other words, life is confusing! This adult journal is a practical, Scripture-based study that can help you deal with confusion and focus on what you truly believe. You may not find precise answers or simple solutions, but you will discover specific ways to trust Christ when life seems like a maze. Use this resource in conjunction with the When Life Becomes a Maze guidebook.
Five action steps contained in this journal will help you face any situation with increased clarity, faith, and assurance. You'll discover how to:
  • Become an "I Believe" person
  • Focus on God's promises
  • Find daily joys
  • Unclutter your life
  • Realize the power of praying with others
This adult journal is also a wonderful complement to the Adventure Small Group Leader's Guide, which provides eight complete small group sessions on "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do."

Adult Journals bulk order pricing:
1-19 at $7.00 each
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100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)

I'm So Confused - Student Journal
 It may start as a whisper, a whistle in the wind, but soon it builds into a chorus of common cries. All races and colors, all shapes and shoe sizes, join their voices in a thundering call . . .That's not you, of course. You're buying this booklet for a friend, aren't you? You've got everything figured out, right? Where your life is headed. What to do about the national debt. What to wear on your date this weekend. But you see, not everyone is a sure of these things as you are. Those people could use some guidance in making decisions. They need to learn ways to apply God's wisdom to the current questions of their lives. God leads us step by step as we stay in close contact with him. But you know that already. This little booklet will help thousands of students develop that step-by-step relationship with God. With daily suggestions for a 50-day period of accelerated spiritual growth, this journal may make a lot of people's lives less confusing. So if you know anyone who might need a booklet like this, why don't you buy it and give it to them?

This 50-Day Spiritual Adventure journal will help you:
  • Become an "I believe" person
  • Concentrate on God's promises for you
  • Keep track of the joys God gives you every day
  • Unclutter your life
  • Realize the power of praying with others
Teen Journals bulk order pricing:
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100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)

Adventure Gear for God's Kids - Children's Journal grades 3-6
 Are you ready for fun, excitement, and challenge? Then hop on the bus and come with us. It's a 50-Day Wilderness Training Camp Adventure. What will you do? Solve codes Boost your belief Meet Bible characters Learn how to make it when you feel all mixed-up You know, life is full of changes—--moving to a new town, friends disappointing us, grandparents dying, parents loving their jobs, new babies arriving. changes like these can make you feel mixed-up or confused. That's why we want you to join us for this Adventure. You'll learn how to use "Adventure Gear" and "Backpack Belief Boosters" to help you in those mixed-up times. During the 50 days you'll discover how to:
  • Boost your belief with prayer
  • Boost your belief with the Bible
  • Boost your belief with a Believing Buddy
  • Boost your belief with joy
  • Boost your belief with peace
    Are you ready? If so, grab your hiking boots and let's go! The bus is waiting to take you on a great Wilderness Training Camp Adventure. For younger kids, use our Children's Activity Book for grades K-2.

Kids Journals 3-6 bulk order pricing:
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100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
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Pack Up My Backpack - Children's Activity Book (grades K-2)
 Pack up your backpack for 50 days of fun!
    Sometimes it seems there are more questions than answers in life, especially for today's children. That's why it's so important that they be equipped with a sound biblical foundation on which to build their lives and make their choices. To help them do that, we've enlisted the aid of Sydney the squirrel and his Critter County friends. They're armed with activities to help children learn how to trust Jesus during the mixed-up times in life.
    Critter County is an enchanting land where animals talk and sing. They share Bible verses and practical applications for everyday life. Your child will laugh at the antics of Sydney and Lester and will identify with the "childhood" experiences of Lunchbox and Beautiful. Critter County is a great place for kids who like to have fun while learning biblical principles.
    This is a read tome book, allowing you to interact with your child as you encourage his or her spiritual growth. Features include:
  • 50 days worth of activities (plus two warm-up days)
  • Ideas for discussion and practical application
  • A weekly Scripture memory focus (always on Saturday)
So hop on board and get ready for a wonderful 50-Day Spiritual Adventure with your child. For older children, use our Children's Journal for grades 3-6.

Kids Journals K-2 bulk order pricing:
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100-299 at $5.50 each (save 22%)
300+ at $5.00 each (save 29%)

What to Do - Small Group Leader Guide
 When life gets confusing, two are better than one!
    Let's face it. Life can be confusing. Painful changes, tough decisions, difficult questions--they leave us uncertain about what to do or which way to go. And even when we do get things in order, something new can happen to cloud the situation all over again!
    Struggling for a clear sense of direction is an all-to-common experience. But how much easier it is to navigate life's twists and turns with others by our side! Especially when one of them is Jesus Christ,
    This eight-session leader's guide will help your small group learn to trust Christ for guidance through the "mazes" of life. Each week's session is based solidly on Scripture and offers insightful discussion questions and practical suggestions for facing problems with faith and assurance.
    This guide is a perfect complement to the Adult Journal for the 50-Day Spiritual Adventure, "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do: Trusting Christ When Life Gets Confusing." The small group sessions also stand nicely on their own, or use them in conjunction with our Discussion Starter Drama Video.
    This Small Group Leader's Guide can be used in:
  • Small group Bible studies
  • Sunday school classes
  • Accountability and support groups


Adventure Dramas DVD -- What to Do
All eight drama skits included in this video--featuring Doug and Melissa Timberlake and friends--are designed to help viewers deal with confusion in their lives and learn how to trust Christ when life seems like a maze. Each drama provides a setting for thought provoking reflection and humorous interaction. To order this item in VHS, visit here:

Use this video in conjunction with our Small Group Leader Guide to lead your adult Sunday School or bible study discussions.

You can use the Adventure Dramas video in several ways: For preview purposes to spark ideas for your drama team's presentations As special segments during your worship services To generate discussion during small group meetings As home entertainment that gets you thinking

Contents:
Theme 1--"Choose to Believe Christ Will Make a Way for You through the Maze" Drama--"Oh Captain, My Captain" (4:30 min.)

Theme 2--"Embrace the Great Promises of God's Word" Drama--"Manual Labor" (6:30 min.)

Theme 3--"Pursue Support Relationships with Other Believers" Drama--"Super Mom" (5:00 min.)

Theme 4--"Look for the Joys That Refresh Your Spirit" Drama--"Getting Away" (5:00 min.)

Theme 5--"Remove Unnecessary Confusion from Your Life" Drama--"Mr. Clutter" (5:20 min.)

Theme 6--"Accept the Lord's Grace and Forgiveness" Drama--"Sorry" (6:34 min.)

Theme 7--"Discover How Jesus Identifies with Your Struggles" Drama--"Alone" (3:49 min.)

Theme 8--"Place Your Hope in the God of Surprising Outcomes" Drama--"Wait and See" (5:30 min.)

What to Do - Discussion Starter Dramas Video
 All eight drama skits included in this video--featuring Doug and Melissa Timberlake and friends--are designed to help viewers deal with confusion in their lives and learn how to trust Christ when life seems like a maze. Each drama provides a setting for thought provoking reflection and humorous interaction.
Use this video in conjunction with our Small Group Leader Guide to lead your adult Sunday School or bible study discussions. To order this video in DVD, go here:


You can use the Adventure Dramas video in several ways:

  • For preview purposes to spark ideas for your drama team's presentations
  • As special segments during your worship services
  • To generate discussion during small group meetings
  • As home entertainment that gets you thinking
Contents

Theme 1--"Choose to Believe Christ Will Make a Way for You through the Maze"
Drama--"Oh Captain, My Captain" (4:30 min.)

Theme 2--"Embrace the Great Promises of God's Word"
Drama--"Manual Labor" (6:30 min.)

Theme 3--"Pursue Support Relationships with Other Believers"
Drama--"Super Mom" (5:00 min.)

Theme 4--"Look for the Joys That Refresh Your Spirit"
Drama--"Getting Away" (5:00 min.)

Theme 5--"Remove Unnecessary Confusion from Your Life"
Drama--"Mr. Clutter" (5:20 min.)

Theme 6--"Accept the Lord's Grace and Forgiveness"
Drama--"Sorry" (6:34 min.)

Theme 7--"Discover How Jesus Identifies with Your Struggles"
Drama--"Alone" (3:49 min.)

Theme 8--"Place Your Hope in the God of Surprising Outcomes"
Drama--"Wait and See" (5:30 min.)

I'm So Confused - Student Leader's Guide
 Deep in their hearts, young people throughout this great world of ours share a simple sentiment. It may start as a whisper, a whistle in the wind, but soon it builds into a chorus of common cries. All races and colors, all shapes and shoe sizes, join their voices in a thundering call...I'm So Confused!Your kids need to learn ways of applying God's wisdom to their current questions: to see how God leads us step by step, day after day, year after year for a lifetime. This leader's guide will help you help your kids develop that step-by-step relationship with God and learn to live confidently amidst the confusion of life in the real world. Inside you will find eight fun and constructive meeting plans that highlight the topics of the I'm So Confused... 50-Day Spiritual Adventure for youth. The 50-Day Adventure is more than a Bible study. Your kids will:

Become "I believe" people
Concentrate on God's promises for them
Keep track of the joys God gives them every day
Unclutter their life
Realize the power of praying with others

The I'm So Confused series is great for:
Youth groups
Sunday School classes
Small groups

Use this leader's guide in tandem with our Adventure Student Journals to reinforce your weekly lessons at home with daily Scripture study and application steps. You also have available our EdgeTV video with 8 power-packed video segments designed to give you exceptional ice-breakers for starting group discussions.

I'm So Confused - EdgeTV Video
This EdgeTV Video is comprised of eight video segments that are thematically related to each "I'm So Confused" Adventure topic. Unlike some videos you may be used to, these have no easy answers, but they're great discussion starters for youth group meetings. The segments are short, open-ended, and designed to help students develop sound decision making skills using God's Word as their guide. For greatest effectiveness, use this video in conjunction with our Student Leader Guide

Contents
Theme 1--- "The Hard Way"
Theme 2--- "What Do You think of the Bible?"
Theme 3--- "Bad Company"
Theme 4--- "What Makes You Happy?"
Theme 5--- "Stressing Out"
Theme 6--- "Life After High School"
Theme 7--- "Stuck"
Theme 8--- "McLane Escapes with His Life"


Grades 1-6 Leader's Guide & Children's Curriculum
 This package contains all you need to implement the Adventure for eight complete weeks of Sunday School children's church or midweek programs for grades 1-6. Based on the themes of the "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do" Adventure, the Leader's Guide shows you how to introduce children to the adventure material at a level they can understand. The sing-along audiocassette contains music by Christine Wyrtzen that fits right into the eight weekly themes. Everything is included--Bible-time projects, Bible story presentations, small group discussion guides, take-home papers, and more. Use in conjunction with our Children's Journals (grades 3-6) and Children's Activity Books (grades K-2).