A Moment With Pastor Fred
Last Sunday we started listing the reasons why we need to be a part of a small group. The first two reasons are: small groups promote fellowship and secondly, small groups stimulate spiritual growth. Here are two more.
- Small Groups Provide Ministry Opportunities. Our small groups provide the ideal context for us to practice our spiritual gifts.There are limits to using our gifts Sunday mornings. A small group will help.
- Small Groups Encourage Accountability. We must prod each other in the journey of faith. At times it might be a word of rebuke – pointing at a specific sin, at other times it might be a word of encouragement. Small groups provide us a context to be accountable – and to help others in their pursuit of Christ-likeness too.
Far too often we say we’re too busy to be involved in a small group. No one denies the busyness of our day but if that’s the case we might need to readjust our priorities.
Meeting twice a month outside of our regular services isn’t that demanding. It does involve schedules and adjustments but they are worth it.
May we be a church – not just with small groups but a church of small groups. If you are not involved in a small group – talk to Pastors Fred or Anthony about a group that would fit your schedule. Small groups meet twice a month.