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A Gift from Our Family to Yours
Septmember 20, 2026 - For the Church at the St. John Church of Christ
Spiritual Discipline: Small Group
Jesus was never a lone ranger. He has always been part of a divine community with the Father and the Holy Spirit. And when he came to earth, he continued to live his life in small groups. He began his ministry by choosing twelve disciples to be with him. Then he spent three years pouring himself into this small group. He taught them truth about God and about themselves. He modeled spiritual practices for and with them. He introduced them to experiences of service, witness, and healing prayer. And day after relentless day, in the messy, hart-to-control center of community, he gave them the gift of his full presence.
The discipline of small group is the desire to make my spiritual journey with a community of trusted friends. Small groups intentionally connect people, regularly gathering them together to help one another grow in loving God and doing his will. Spiritual transformation is not a solo event. God works in us through others. We all need a circle of friends to encourage, support, and speak the truth to us. Without their voices, we may never see who we are. It is the unconditional love of a small group that can give us the courage to name the good, the bad, and the ugly about ourselves. Small groups can help us press into God’s love when it seems beyond us.
Small groups exist for Bible study, prayer, social action, support, games, meals, hobbies, tasks, and projects. Small groups come in a variety of shapes and sizes: study groups, support groups, ministry groups, training groups, covenant groups, and triads. There is no right way to do small groups. Small groups take on their own particular personalities based on the participants and the needs of the group. Going through life with other Christians is a great way for the support and encouragement that we need.
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Worship Times
We meet together regularly on Sunday mornings. We would love to have you join us!
We have bible classes for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Following classes, we meet together as a church family at 11:00 a.m. for worship services.
On the first Sunday of the month we enjoy a potluck meal together following worship service.
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