Small Groups
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Small Groups – The “DNA” of Community of Life
You’re invited to join a small group for 10 weeks this fall. Each group will be composed of 3 to 10 people. They will meet at a location they choose – often in several of the member’s homes on a rotating basis – but the church, a local coffee shop, restaurant, park or watering hole are also good locations. They meet weekly for about an hour and a half. During this time they do three things; Devotion – They review the passage of scripture from Sunday’s sermon and seek to better understand how it applies to their lives. Nurture – They celebrate good things in their life and seek one another’s support, encouragement and help for needs they may have. Action – They look for ways that they, as a group, can serve others in our church or community. It’s a small investment that can pay big dividends in your spiritual life over time. You will get closer to one another and to God. Small Groups – “Bringing us closer to God and Others Small Group for Women:
* Discernment Classes for Daughters of the Holy Cross (DHC) Facilitated by Pat Barnidge This is a three-month group study and reflection series geared to help Anglican women discern whether God is calling them into The Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross, a religious Anglican order designed to help women live in closer communion with Christ. During the three months, the candidates learn about The Order’s foundation, beliefs and operations and ends with the development and completion of a short project. Attending the three-month study and reflection group does not obligate the candidate for membership. Alternate group study and reflection will be provided upon notification for anyone needing to miss due to work schedule, illness, etc. When: Every Saturday from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, starts February 21st Where: The Barnidge home at 1902 Nanticoke Circle |
Mission: To form small groups that provide a place to grow; a place to protect; and a place to connect as we build relationships with God, ourselves and others. Purpose: To promote authentic community and spiritual growth through devotion, nurturing and action (DNA). Goals Accomplished in 2014: · Mission Fair – prepared table promoting small groups · Obtained 3 of 4 needed small group subjects and facilitators · Began work on a Small Group Facilitator Manual Activities and Goals Set for 2015: · Complete Small Group Facilitator Manual to help train future facilitators · Obtained 4 small group subjects and facilitators: Forming: +Dr. Russ & Laurelyn McClanahan; Exploring Biblical Forgiveness: +Dr. Russ & Laurelyn McClanahan; 10 Great Dates: Fr. Jim & Chris Needham; Discernment for Daughters of the Holy Cross: Pat Barnidge & Glenda Roudabaugh · Promoting Small Groups through church flyers and email notices · Descriptions & Dates/Times Set for Small Groups (attached) · Keep in touch with facilitators through monthly meetings and phone calls · Develop an evaluation & suggestion form for small group participants · Collect ideas for small group subjects, as well as names of possible future facilitators · Provide a training class for facilitators _____________________________________________________________ Small Group for Women: * Discernment Classes for Daughters of the Holy Cross (DHC) Facilitated by Pat Barnidge This is a three-month group study and reflection series geared to help Anglican women discern whether God is calling them into The Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross, a religious Anglican order designed to help women live in closer communion with Christ. During the three months, the candidates learn about The Order’s foundation, beliefs and operations and ends with the development and completion of a short project. Attending the three-month study and reflection group does not obligate the candidate for membership. Alternate group study and reflection will be provided upon notification for anyone needing to miss due to work schedule, illness, etc. When: Every Saturday from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, starts February 21st Where: The Barnidge home at 1902 Nanticoke Circle |
