E-Prompter - July 21, 2009
Mission and Ministry
Have you thought about becoming part of ChristCare Group Ministry in our congregation? Right now, ChristCare Equippers are looking for caring, committed Christians to serve as ChristCare Group Leaders. Is God calling you to follow Jesus in this way?
In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gives all Christians a mission to fulfill -- to reach out and share the faith with others. Jesus also shares his plan for Christian ministry in John 13:34 when he says that we are to love one another.
One way to respond to Jesus' mission call is to serve as a ChristCare Group Leader. ChristCare Group Leaders help groups of five to twelve people care for one another, grow in faith, and reach out to one another. If you sense God's Spirit leading you to serve in this way, contact Bev at 463-3730 or email firstcog@gmail.com.
Read along as you learn how one ChristCare Group Ministry has effected the following congregation's vision:
A New Vision for the Congregation
ChristCare Equippers and group leaders at First Congregational do an excellent job casting a vision for ChristCare--and inviting people to be part of a group. As a result, groups are growing, attendance at group meetings is faithful and regular, and ChristCare Groups are making a great difference in the congregation.
"In many cases, those now involved in ChristCare Groups are those who were once doing nothing else but going to church on Sunday," John said. "ChristCare gives them a stronger connection with the church and our Christian faith. Group members range in age from youth to 90-plus.
"ChristCare gives all of us an opportunity to serve one another and fellowship with one another in a closer, more connected way," John said.
ChristCare is also an important part of this congregation's outreach into the community. "Group members are inviting their neighbors," John said. "This is a way for others to get acquainted with our beliefs and our members. We have at least six new members in our church because of ChristCare Groups."
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