Dear Small Group Leaders of Christ Church,
Today, we had special guest Dr. Paul Wright of Jerusalem University College share the morning message “Why the Twelve?” based on Mark 3:13-19. Please send a friendly email to your group members this week reminding them of your upcoming meeting plans and being sure to attach the discussion guide and include the link to the sermon videos online- www.christchurchsl.org/sermons. Below are Leader Tips about this week and the end this fall semester of Small Groups at Christ Church.
11-11-18 Sermon Discussion Guide- Why the 12
Leader Tips:
#1 If you have people in your group who are new to the sermon-based small group experience and filled out an anonymous survey form at the beginning of the semester, I need to connect with you for a follow up anonymous survey as well which is a little different. I will be communicating in a separate email directly to those who this applies to with the survey. Thanks for working with me this semester on this important data for my Doctoral studies program!
#2 Discipleship Leader’s breakfast is Tuesday at 8am. I’ll be sharing about how to read scripture carefully and to make use of study resources for researching questions about Biblical texts. All leaders in discipleship ministries are welcome! Bring your smart phone and know your app store password if you would like to buy some resource apps! You may wish to bring an ipad or laptop computer if you have one as well.
#3 Small Group Leader’s End of the semester Gathering- Please reply with your availability for a Small Group leader’s meeting on either Monday December 3rd 7-8:30pm OR Wednesday December 5th 7-8:30pm. This will be a time of gaining feedback about the fall semester, reviewing portions of the book “Sticky Church” about sermon-based small groups and planning for the Winter/Spring semesters. Note: this particular meeting is just for small group leaders using the sermon based discussion format.
#4 Upcoming Events:
- Next Sunday’s message– “Coming Home,” based on Jeremiah 29:4-14 on November 18th.
- The annual church conference with our district superintendent is Sunday November 18th at 6pm. We will be approving the budget for 2019 and the slate of nominations for leadership in 2019 as well as receiving various ministry reports about the past year and the one to come. It is an open meeting, all are welcome.
- The Interfaith Thanksgiving service is Monday, November 19th at 7pm at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Sienna Plantation with our own Dr. C. Chappell Temple delivering the message!
- Decorate the church day- Sunday November 25th at 3pm. All are welcome to come help put up the Christmas trees and wreathes and other decorations in the sanctuary and Gathering Hall.
- Want to grow and branch out into prayer practices of various kinds? On Saturday, December 1, from 8:30am-noon, Pastor Michelle and guest clergy persons will be leading various breakout sessions on how we can prayerfully connect with God in traditional and various creative ways. Children and families are welcome too! Register online at www.christchurchsl.org/prayergift.
- Advent Programs- lots of great special events coming up starting on Sunday December 2nd with the 6pm Lessons & Carols service. See insert from bulletin today, more info coming soon!
Thank you all for continuing to support the Discipleship Ministries of Christ Church with your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness! I look forward to meeting with you to talk about your small groups this semester! Please let me know if you are available at either of the dates listed above.
Your Co-laborer In Christ,
Dan Conway
Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach
Christ Church