Are you part of a church small group?

 I believe the small group offers so much more than what you would gain from a Sunday church service. You can Study the bible more in depth, you can get to know people better, you find people with common interests, and you develop your God given gifts. People have discovered all kinds of things about themselves as they have prayed for people and shared their lives and served others.

Jesus gathered with people and he often spoke about the importance of relating with one another. We will not see the kingdom of God established if we try to do it on our own, we need each other.

The value of an effective small group is about being part of a caring community, a group of people committed to sharing life together. There should be opportunity for greater and more in depth participation where questions can be explored about life issues and spiritual growth.

It can become a place where you are known cared for and loved a place where you feel safe enough to reveal thoughts, doubts, struggles, fears, hurts, and still be accepted.

It can also help us to find our mission and purpose in life, to encourage each other to find our calling in life and to pursue Gods purposes in building his kingdom.

If you're not part of a small group who follow Christ I encourage you to look for one. If you have any questions or ideas about small groups get in touch with me.   

If you have a story or something you want to share from you small group send it to me so I can place it in our next small group newsletter.

Pastor Raymond McKie (Small group ministry leader)