Lincoln and I have been involved with a small group for 3 years now. We started attending one with my sister and brother in law and Britt and Nick 3 years ago and have dedicated our Wednesday nights to Small Group ever since then! We originally decided to join because Lincoln has always worked the weekend shift and we were not able to go to church together. We wanted a time to grow as a couple in the Lord and a time to worship together. The group has served that purpose and so much more. Although there have been lots of changes in the group over the last few years (including doing different studies, members, etc.), we have always looked forward to being together on Wednesday night with a group of fellow believers.
At the start of 2009 Lincoln and I decided it was time to "grow" our small group and split off from the existing one. Our "new" group has met 2 times now and I LOVE IT! I have not felt like I belonged in a group like this for a long time! We are doing a tremendous study based on the book "Cure for the Common Life" and the man who is leading the study is doing an AWESOME job! He is typing out outlines for us each week and is doing a tremendous job leading the group discussion. The group is much smaller than our past group and every one speaks each week! We all feel comfortable enough with each other to share, ask questions, and make suggestions.
I just wanted to write this blog and encourage each of you to find a group that you feel like this with. Whether it be an organized group or just a small group of friends, get together on a regular basis and I truly believe that you will see yourself flourish!
2 comments:
I want to be a part of a group like this. I consider you very fortunate to have found a great niche.
I agree, Ashley. To be a part of a group like that is wonderful. I don't know what I'd do without ours.
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