As we see each day the changes taking place all around us, our sense of security and even our peace of mind can be disrupted. We live in a time when information and communication is highly advanced, but the relational component often seems to be missing. A virtual meeting, or a text from a friend; a post on social media or an email can keep us in touch and informed, but we may still feel isolated and alone.
Being with people is required for discipleship to take place. This is where home groups are important. Home groups can bridge the gap between being involved in a church and becoming part of a church family. It is the relational component that modern technology cannot provide.
Meeting at church is good and always will be, but even our best service can leave visitors feeling alone in a crowd. But home groups consistently provide a warm environment where trust can be formed, because we are inviting people into our lives. This is fertile soil where the seeds of relationship with others can grow and commitment to Jesus can deepen.
As we meet in homes in our community, we bring a sense of connected relationship to each other that technology cannot provide. Our direction for home groups will be to build disciples that are in a loving relationship with Jesus, who are being transformed into his character and embracing his priorities, for the purpose of loving others well.
“Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
God bless you and have a wonderful day,
Ralph Becker, PDSG
Being with people is required for discipleship to take place. This is where home groups are important. Home groups can bridge the gap between being involved in a church and becoming part of a church family. It is the relational component that modern technology cannot provide.
Meeting at church is good and always will be, but even our best service can leave visitors feeling alone in a crowd. But home groups consistently provide a warm environment where trust can be formed, because we are inviting people into our lives. This is fertile soil where the seeds of relationship with others can grow and commitment to Jesus can deepen.
As we meet in homes in our community, we bring a sense of connected relationship to each other that technology cannot provide. Our direction for home groups will be to build disciples that are in a loving relationship with Jesus, who are being transformed into his character and embracing his priorities, for the purpose of loving others well.
“Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
God bless you and have a wonderful day,
Ralph Becker, PDSG