If you looked on a calendar for June 30, 2012,
it was a day like any other day but to us it was
anything but ordinary! It was the day that we had
a chance to say "Thank You" to a special group of
people who faithfully opened their homes and lead
a group in study each week during our Growth Groups
Spring quarter.
Since our half-time huddle had been rained out, we
were filled with excitement and anticipation and
what a day God provided! Yes, it was hot but
the beautiful, refreshing breeze helped keep us all
comfortable as we gathered for some fun!
Before long, everyone started arriving! New friends
and old friends gathered to share time of 'fellowship',
and some great food!
Charlie has such a servant's heart and he made
sure that everyone had plenty of tasty food to eat!
The kids had a great time together running, playing
and just doing the things that kids do! What's not
to love about the squeals and laughter of kids just
being kids!
relationships to develop as we grow and are
stretched spiritually. Until our Growth Groups
ministry was formed, many would say that we
were a church filled with 'friendly strangers'.
Thankfully, that's a thing in the past and we're
excited about the great plans that God has in
store for our future!
it was time to shake things up a bit and Growth
Groups have provided that safe place for people
to gather, get acquainted and to allow friendships
to grow! What an exciting adventure! Actually,
this picnic is a model of what we do in our own
Growth Groups! Every week we enjoy a time
of food, fellowship, prayer and study with one another.
of laughs, it was time for us to officially
express our 'Thanks' and to learn about
what worked and what didn't work!
What better way to evaluate and make any
needed adjustments!
We weren't surprised to hear that our Spring
DVD/Discussion series "The Blessed Life" was
in fact a life changing experience for most and an
eye opener for many!
Thank you for sharing about what was learned in your
Growth Groups and how your Growth Groups reached
out, perhaps were stretched to help others!
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