Communion, Common-Union, Community

Communion, Common - Union, Community Why is Community so important? Because people were created for community. Genesis 2:18 Community means Responsibility Romans 12:4-5 Tells us about a church's Unity Diversity Mutuality We respond individually to an invitation to live corporately Community means Accountability Hebrews 10:24-25 We are to act in the best interest of those with whom we fellowship. Community means Growing Disciples. Acts 2:42-47 God designed Communal living for everyone's best. Communion Who do you want to see at the Lord's table? C- Group Who could you find to join you? When could you get togehter with someone? What would you like to learn? Will you be part of a growing discipleship? Community Groups (C-Groups) Ephesians 4:11-13 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. Steps to Start a C-Group 1. Find at least one other person to join you. consider inviting someone outside the church as well as those inside - pray for an opportunity to invite a non-disciple to join your C-Group 2. Decide on place, time, and frequency of "get  together". This way you can find a time to meet their busy schedules. 3. Choose a resource - suggest using RightNow Media. You can base your group on a particular study or topic, ie a study on Mark, parenting, finances, etc. 4. Inform the Church of your C-Group. This will enable us to pray for your C-Group. We also can help connect other people to your group. This will let us promote groups through our various resources as well as continue to encourage and minister to the groups of our church. We think it would greatly benefit everyone to be a part of a C-Group! The care and depth of relationships formed this way is true fellowship.  The opportunity to engage with the Bible where you ask questions and seek answers is so important.  Intimate prayer takes place as the group starts opening up.  Accountability is fostered in a group setting that really grows a person's discipleship, and the sense of belonging is so crucial to faith development.  Please pray and consider either starting or joining a C-Group.