There is a Small group campaign coming this fall at PAC. In a few weeks you will learn more about it from the pulpit.
The fall campaign will give us opportunities to not only learn about why God calls us to be connected in community with each other, but why it is also important to serve our community.
For six weeks the small groups will gather in homes, watch and discuss a weekly video teaching session provided by Life together entitled, “Growing to be Like Christ” All the materials are available from PAC. Everyone will be doing the same material during the 6 week campaign.
Right now, we are looking for Host Homes where groups can meet to go through this six-week DVD study together. We want to have enough homes so that 500 people can be in a new small group study. That means we need 40 to 50 host homes!
Will you consider opening your home to a group for the campaign?
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Wayne's back home
I realized that I haven't updated my thread about Wayne (Chloe's father) since June 19. Wayne is back at home and doing well. He now has to be in a motorized wheelchair as his lungs are so weak that he can't take more than a few steps without becoming winded. He actually has two motorized wheelchairs, one in the house and one in the garage. The garage wheelchair allows Wayne to be outdoors. He only has one step to traverse between the house and the garage which he is now doing even when he is alone. He is very resourceful as always. He has Hospice checking on him everyday, Monday through Friday. He has neighbors who help him everyday. He has friends and family that stop by and spend time with him, As always he has nature in his backyard. Check out a picture of Wayne near the bottom of this blog and also what he enjoys seeing out his window in the backyard. Wayne will celebrate his 97th birthday in about one month.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Looking for Community Host Homes
This coming fall PAC will be having an important spiritual growth campaign to add 50 new Community Groups to our small group ministry. This campaign is designed to answer the question, “What on earth are WE here for?”
I am proposing two verses to be the theme verses for Community Groups:
1. Transformation: Philippians 1: 6,9. And I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. My prayer for you is that you will overflow more and more with love for others, and at the same time keep on growing in spiritual knowledge and insight.
2. Power of Transformation: Ephesians 4:16. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
The fall campaign will give us opportunities to not only learn about why God calls us to be connected in community with each other, but why it is also important to serve our community.
For six weeks the small groups will gather in homes, watch and discuss a weekly video teaching session provided by Life together entitled, “Growing to be Like Christ” All the materials are available from PAC. Everyone will be doing the same material during the 6 week campaign.
Right now, we are looking for Host Homes where groups can meet to go through this six-week DVD study together. We want to have enough homes so that 500 people can be in a new small group study. That means we need 40 to 50 host homes! Will you consider opening your home to a group for the campaign?
Here’s what you DON’T need in order to become a Host Home:
You don’t need to be a Bible scholar – Pastor Boyd and Pastor Josh do all the teaching, and all you have to do is push play on the DVD!
You don’t need to be a born leader – if you’ve never led a group discussion before and want to give it a try, the DVD video gives coaching tips to the hosts, and the discussion guide gives you step-by-step instructions to follow.
You don’t need to have a decorator home – people aren’t coming to look at your home or eat a big meal (although a few snacks would be nice!). People in our church want to connect with each other in a deeper way, and we need Hosts who are willing to exercise the gift of hospitality and just provide a place. It doesn’t even have to be in a home – you could host a group at work, at a recreation center, or at school! The only requirement is that you have a TV and a VCR or DVD player.
You don’t have to be a church member – If you are not a member, we want you to be involved! You can still open your home and host a group. This might be the time you’ve been waiting for to join our church!
We are excited as we envision our entire congregation connecting on a deeper level, and the impact this could have on our church and our community! We really are BETTER TOGETHER. The Community Group Campaign will run for six weeks, from October 6/7 through November 10/11.
We have prepared answers to some Frequently-Asked Questions for Host Homes which will be available to you shortly.
Please prayerfully consider becoming a Community Host for this fall campaign.
I am proposing two verses to be the theme verses for Community Groups:
1. Transformation: Philippians 1: 6,9. And I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. My prayer for you is that you will overflow more and more with love for others, and at the same time keep on growing in spiritual knowledge and insight.
2. Power of Transformation: Ephesians 4:16. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
The fall campaign will give us opportunities to not only learn about why God calls us to be connected in community with each other, but why it is also important to serve our community.
For six weeks the small groups will gather in homes, watch and discuss a weekly video teaching session provided by Life together entitled, “Growing to be Like Christ” All the materials are available from PAC. Everyone will be doing the same material during the 6 week campaign.
Right now, we are looking for Host Homes where groups can meet to go through this six-week DVD study together. We want to have enough homes so that 500 people can be in a new small group study. That means we need 40 to 50 host homes! Will you consider opening your home to a group for the campaign?
Here’s what you DON’T need in order to become a Host Home:
You don’t need to be a Bible scholar – Pastor Boyd and Pastor Josh do all the teaching, and all you have to do is push play on the DVD!
You don’t need to be a born leader – if you’ve never led a group discussion before and want to give it a try, the DVD video gives coaching tips to the hosts, and the discussion guide gives you step-by-step instructions to follow.
You don’t need to have a decorator home – people aren’t coming to look at your home or eat a big meal (although a few snacks would be nice!). People in our church want to connect with each other in a deeper way, and we need Hosts who are willing to exercise the gift of hospitality and just provide a place. It doesn’t even have to be in a home – you could host a group at work, at a recreation center, or at school! The only requirement is that you have a TV and a VCR or DVD player.
You don’t have to be a church member – If you are not a member, we want you to be involved! You can still open your home and host a group. This might be the time you’ve been waiting for to join our church!
We are excited as we envision our entire congregation connecting on a deeper level, and the impact this could have on our church and our community! We really are BETTER TOGETHER. The Community Group Campaign will run for six weeks, from October 6/7 through November 10/11.
We have prepared answers to some Frequently-Asked Questions for Host Homes which will be available to you shortly.
Please prayerfully consider becoming a Community Host for this fall campaign.
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