Synago is the Greek word for "come together." The goal of this resource is to strengthen members' spiritual relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Secondly, it will build Christian community within a circle of friends, in which group members practice and experience what it means to be in ministry to and with one another. This first of four volumes, Light in the Dark, provide 16 sessions for student-led senior high small groups. It also includes the necessary information for setting up and maintaining this approach to reaching and teaching senior high youth. The cell-group design calls for two student leaders, two adult “encouragers,” and up to six additional youth members, usually friends—both churched and unchurched. When the group reaches ten, it splits. The two new groups then grow again to ten. The model has proven effective in numerous areas and is especially appealing to senior-highs because it gives them leadership, encourages them to invite others, creates a safe place of spiritual intimacy, and deals with integrating Bible, life, and faith. Sessions include being a Child of God, Stress, Reaching out to others, Prayer, Friendship, Gossip, and Hope. All participants should use the Student Journal (ISBN 0687049733)Sessions include:Child of MineStress-LessLove StoryThe OutsidersPrayer 101Getting DirectionsWhat Friends are for?Thirst QuencherServe it upWhen Life HurtsZip the LipLoving GodLoving MyselfLoving OthersLight in the Dark Read Less