Dear Small Group Leaders of Christ Church,
Please send your group members an encouraging meeting reminder email with the discussion guide for this week which is attached to this email. Please be sure to include the link for the video of this week’s message “Will You Care For Those Around You?” at www.christchurchsl.org/sermons. The title and topic this week is very relevant for you in small group ministry! Thank you for helping to care for people each week!
Here’s the link to the guide- 10-7-18 Sermon Discussion Guide- baptism- will you care for those around you
Link for new people’s survey- pre-participation survey v1c
Leader Tips:
#1 Reminder- Special Sunday Oct 14- One Worship Service at 10am- 35th Anniversary of Christ Church Sugar Land! Tickets for the catered meal afterward in the Family Life Center are still available at the church office or www.christchurchsl.org/anniversary through Monday, October 8th. You may wish to get a table as a group! If you do, please bring a table covering and whatever kind of centerpiece you would like for your table Sunday morning before worship 8am-9:30am.
#2 New Surveys for New People– As part of my doctoral paper, I am attaching an anonymous survey for all new people to do before they get involved in the small group ministry. Please keep some printed copies on hand for any new people you have and encourage them to fill it out at the beginning of their first meeting and return to you. I will then get them from you and keep them in a combined folder. The surveys are not required from new people, but are very appreciated for my research! FYI- the new Sugar Creek Monday night group begins tomorrow night, no worries Kevin and Rick- I’ll bring some copies and pens!
#3 Discipleship Leader’s Breakfasts– Tuesdays 8-9am in Jacob’s Well. So far we have covered topics centering around where Jesus drew strength from for his life and ministry such as Prayer, the Holy Spirit, and God’s Word. This week we will look at the meaning of the gospel message. All leaders in discipleship ministry at Christ Church are welcome!
#4 Prayer and Discipleship Ministry- One thing I have learned in my doctoral studies and in the New Room conference in Tennessee is that revival and renewal begin with a foundation of prayer. So please continue to pray for your small group members as well as for the new people and new small groups that are coming together. As leaders we are blessed with an excellent vantage point to see God’s Word and the Holy Spirit at work in the people around us. What a privilege to participate in God’s grace that is changing lives! Thanks for serving the Lord with Christ Church!
Your Co-laborer in Christ,
Dan Conway
Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach
Christ Church