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Monday
Jan202014

Now Is The Time For Small Groups

Some time ago I began a new small group that was considered a "closed group" meaning only those invited could be part of the group.  The following is an agreed covenant that group participants were asked to support as they began:   

  • Regular attendance is expected with exceptions being sickness and special personal situations.
  • If someone is going to be absent, they are expected to contact the facilitator (teacher).  Because growth in community life is so important, if several people are going to be absent, that particular group session will probably be cancelled.
  • Filling out the weekly book questions is expected.
  • This particular group is a level four group which is more intimate and, in contrast to a level one, which is known as a "Chit-chat group".
  • Group participation is expected, although no one needs to be embarrassed.  
  • The length of this class will be approximately eigth months to a year unless otherwise agreed upon.
  • Group members can expect to experience the fun and enriching of community bonding within a context of personal spiritual growth.

I am so excited!  You can experience the same thrill as you begin in faith with a pioneering spirit.  If you have any questions about the subject, book used as a text, methodology or other details, please contact me at this website.