GROWTH GROUP COVENANT

OUR BASIC PURPOSE

Growth groups exist to promote the development of significant Christian relationships centered around the study of God’s Word (see Hebrews 10:24-25; Romans 8:29).

Social Connection

Each week, we may visit informally for a few minutes as we meet. Our gatherings will be alcohol-free for the purpose of welcoming all.

Sharing

Each week, we will take time to share what is happening in our lives. At first this sharing will include some planned “sharing questions.” After the first few weeks, it will become more informal and personal as our group feels safer and more comfortable.

Study

Each week we’ll study a portion of God’s Word that relates to the previous weekend’s sermon. Our goal is to learn how to apply live out our Christianity in our day-to-day experiences and relationships.

Support

Each week, we’ll learn how to take care of one another as Christ commanded (see John 15:9-13). This care will take many forms, such as praying, listening, meeting needs, and encouraging and even challenging one another as needed.

GUIDELINES AND COVENANT

Dates and Time          We’ll meet on _______________________nights for 10 weeks.

                                    Our final meeting of the quarter will be on ______________________.

We’ll arrive between ___________ and ____________ and begin the meeting at _________________.

Children                      Group members are responsible to arrange childcare for their children. Nursing newborns are welcome, provided they are not a distraction to the group.

Study                          Each week, we’ll study the same topic(s) covered in the previous weekend’s sermon.

Prayer                         Our group will be praying each week for one another and specific missions requests.

Homework and Attendance

                                    Joining a growth group requires a commitment to attend each week and to do the homework ahead of time. Obviously, allowances are made for sickness, vacation, work conflicts, and other special events – but not much more! This commitment is the key to a healthy group.

                                    Most weeks, the homework will require from twenty to thirty minutes to adequately prepare for the group study and discussion.

                                    If we cannot come to a meeting, we will _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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