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You were made for God's family! To be all of what God designed you to
be, you need to be connected with others in your church family. We believe
in the life-changing benefits of participating in a Small Group! If you are
not in a small group already, check out the information below.
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Click on the "Our Small Groups"
button to find a Small Group!
Why Join a Small Group?
Eight Reasons
to Join . . .
1. You
will begin to really feel like part of God's family.
God never meant for you
to go it alone in the Christian life. If you don’t feel connected at church
or if you feel lonely, the answer to your problem is to join a small group.
2. You
will understand the Bible better in a small group.
If you've ever listened
to a Bible teacher or preacher and wanted to stop that person and say, "But
what about...?" or "I don't understand," then a small group is for you!
3. Prayer
will become more meaningful to you.
In praying together
with a few others, we are drawn together and we find answers to the needs in
our lives.
4. You
will be able to handle stress and pressure better.
Small groups provide
excellent support in times of crisis, change, and stress. You'll have a
sense of stability and security knowing there are people who really care for
you and are committed to standing with you. When someone loses a job, or a
family member has an extended illness, or a mother needs a babysitter -
these are practical needs that will be naturally taken care of through your
small group. Your group will coordinate the sharing of hot meals to be
brought in when your family is in need. Many people could testify that they
would not have made it through a difficult time if it hadn't been for the
support of their small group.
5. You
will have a natural way to share Christ with friends, relatives, and work
associates.
In a small group, your
unbelieving friend can ask questions and express honest doubts without
feeling "put on the spot". When your friend sees the love and warmth and
honesty of your group, it will make him more receptive to the Good News.
6. You
will develop leadership skills you never knew you had!
As you share and
participate in a relaxed small group setting, you'll discover your
confidence and self-esteem rising. This will help you at work, at church,
and in every other relationship.
7. You
will deepen your understanding of worship.
Worship happens anytime
we focus on God. Sometimes that happens best in a smaller group in praying
or singing together.
8. You
will be a New Testament Christian!
The book of Acts is
very clear about how God intends for His people to grow and have their needs
met in the church. We will never be able to hire enough professional pastors
to meet all the individual needs in our family. God never intended for it to
be that way!
Consider these verses:
"They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to
the breaking of bread, and to prayer. All the believers were together and had
everything in common. Every day they continued to meet together... they broke
bread in their homes and ate together... and the Lord added to their number
daily those who were being saved." Acts 2:42, 44, 46-47
"Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house they never stopped
teaching and proclaiming the Good News that Jesus is the Christ." Acts 5:42
"Greet also the church that meets at their house." Rom. 16:5
"Aquilla and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord and so does the church that
meets at their house."
I Cor. 16: 19
"Give my greetings...to Nympha and the church in her house." Col. 4: 15
I am excited about the incredible potential of the network of small groups we are
building within Wills Valley Community Church. Small Groups have these
eight benefits that no believer can afford to pass up. If you are not
participating in a group, why not join one this week?
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Prayer will become more
meaningful to you.
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You will be able to handle
stress and pressure better.
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You will have a natural way to
share Christ with friends, relatives, and work associates.
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You will develop leadership
skills you never knew you had!
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You will deepen your
understanding of worship.
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You will be a New Testament
Christian!
We have
several Small Groups for you to choose from . . .
Click here to
find out more about the leaders, times,
and meeting locations!
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