 Community
Groups
“Then Jesus directed them to have
all the people sit down in groups on the green grass.”
Mark 6:39
This “grass roots” movement was begun by a small
gathering of congregants who desired to move past the “hi”
church. This analogy is used to illustrate how many of us
pass beside each other with little more than a “hi!”
Community Groups were created so that our congregation could
begin to 1) know each other
on a deeper level; 2) deepen
Christian relationships; and 3)
stretch ourselves while serving Christ.
In response to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, 8–12
people meet a minimum of every other week. These individuals
covenant to create a community of safety, confidentiality,
worship and study. Activities include (but are not limited
to) sharing of faith stories and struggles, prayer and prayer
requests; and study of scripture or other felt-need materials
(such as parenting and/or marriage). Some community group members participate in service
projects and worship (through song, scripture readings and/or
prayer).
Over the last three years, we have witnessed God’s
faithfulness to our desire for community! Currently there
are three community groups in operation and we are looking
for more facilitators.
One couple in each group serves as
facilitators. Groups meet in members’ homes.
Join a community group and get to know those smiling faces
you say “hi” to!
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