No one can know Jesus fully, change deeply or reach the world without being in positive, healthy Christian community. WOW. That’s a BIG Statement! Yet, test it out - if God himself exists in community as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit why do so many of us live isolated, independent lives. What gives?
The reality is we all need people who will encourage us when we’re down and who we can encourage when they are down. We need people to help us in our times of need and we need to help others when they are in need. And the greatest proof that Jesus is alive is when his followers love each other.
Because healthy community is such a high value at Life Church we are strategically planning to launch some small group options for the fall. We are currently running a training group of around 15 people to lead these small groups. Each group will provide a great way for you to connect with other followers of Jesus on mission.
But until we have organized groups - take some initiative and get to know some new friends at Life Church. Have a backyard barbecue this summer. Throw a dinner party, go see a movie, go bowling or golfing with some new friends, get together downtown on a first Friday - and while you’re together spend some time talking about what Jesus is doing in your life. He is what we all have in common.
