Dear Small Group Leaders of Christ Church,
Attached is the discussion guide for this week’s message “The Lost Love” based on Revelation 2:1-7. Please write a friendly meeting reminder email to you group members and attach discussion guide. Please be sure to include the link to the sermon videos- www.christchurchsl.org/sermons.
Discussion Guide- 10-21-18 Sermon Discussion Guide- The Lost Love
Leader Tips:
#1- On Tuesday morning at 8am, I meet with any leaders of discipleship ministry groups at Christ Church in the Jacob’s Well area for an hour of Bible teaching, discussion, and prayer and afterwards, speak with leaders who wish to talk about ministry related issues with their group. You are all welcome to join us as we discuss the life and ministry of Jesus and the practices which he drew strength, based on the book The Mind of Christ, by Dr. Robert E. Coleman.
#2- I have a book for you! Sticky Church, by Larry Osborne is a great book about sermon based small groups. Please stop by or let me know the best way to get you a copy. Also, some time shortly after thanksgiving, I’d like to get together to discuss the book with you and other small group matters you wish to talk about. Please email me your suggestions for a time to meet and a restaurant with a back room that accommodate up to 24 people.
#3- Thanks for your help with the surveys for new people! You are welcome to scan and email filled out forms or drop them by the office as you have opportunity. I am attaching the survey again here, in case you expecting any new people this week.
survey- pre-participation survey v1c
#4- We have a new group starting this Friday, 6-7:30pm, at church for Parents of Young Children (with at least one child 5 years old or less in the home). Please be in prayer for this new group starting this week. If you know of others who would enjoy this small group opportunity with free child care, please do invite them and ask them to contact me. We do have to reserve the appropriate number of childcare workers in advance so at least 2 days notice is appreciated.
#5- In case people are curious about what sermons are coming up, here are the next two weeks. It is ok to read ahead!
- Oct 28, “Coming Like Kids” Mark 10:13-16
- Nov 4, “Eternity in Their Hearts” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 (All Saints’ Day)
Thank you all for being a part of the small group discipleship ministry of Christ Church. I pray your discussions go well as you talk about how to stay in love with God together!
Your Co-laborer in Christ,
Dan Conway
Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach
Christ Church