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 Growth Groups are the best way for you to connect, build meaningful relationships, and get closer to God. Groups provide a support system of traveling companions with which to journey through life. Ministry Teams are an opportunity to serve God and to be a part of the changed lives at The Sanctuary. Growth Groups are not just an idea that The Sanctuary thought up and decided to implement. Small Growth Groups are God's idea of how He wants us to build relationships and grow spiritually at the most fundamental level. In the early church, we see examples in the Bible of this: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. (Acts chapter 2, verses 42, 46-47)As we grow as a church, Growth Groups will become even more important in developing community life. If you only came to our Sunday Celebration services and never joined a Growth Group, you would miss out on the relational part of what The Sanctuary is designed to be. Join a Growth Group and learn what genuine Christian community is all about. How can I join a Growth Group? There are several ways to get connected with a small group:
Absolutely! Since Growth Groups are the way you will connect with others at The Sanctuary, we want you to find a group that “fits” you. Feel free to check out several Growth Groups until you find the one that is right for you. What Happens In A Typical Growth Group? All groups are different, but the basic format is: 15-20 minutes: Get acquainted, icebreaker to get the group going, and coffee. 30-45 minutes: Discussion of the group’s topic for that week. 15-30 minutes: Wrap-up, sharing of prayer requests, prayer time, and snacks. OUR BASIC FORMAT: People to People: informal fun & icebreaker. People to God: a time of praise-singing and prayer. God to People: a time of listening to God from His Word. God & People to World: a time of prayer and outreach planning. Most groups last around 1 1/2 hours and meet on a weekly basis. I’m not a Bible Scholar; will I feel comfortable in a Growth Group? A Growth Group is meant to be a loving and caring place where individuals are accepted for who they are, not what they know. You will never be made to feel uncomfortable for not knowing something. We are all growing together, and The Sanctuary’s Growth Groups are a safe place to come and learn no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. What is “The Big Idea” for Growth Groups? The Big Idea connects the theme of Sunday’s message to a real-life application of that theme in our Growth Groups. It’s making the biblical lesson practical to where we live. After all, who needs theoretical spirituality? | |
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