Community: One Life At A Time

Just two weeks ago I had an experience that I will never forget. Since it was only a few days before school started, our small group decided to spend the night in prayer for our children. So, one parent at a time, we spent our time together  mentioning specific needs and  praying for all 26 kids ranging between second grade and college seniors, individually by name, one life at a time. In addition, we as parents prayed that we would be the godly parents God has called us to be. 

As I left that experience, I felt blessed knowing  that I had other friends who also loved my kids and truly cared about their spiritual growth. Later in the week, as I helped my daughter settle into an out of state college, I received numerous texts and phone calls from my small group brothers sincerely wanting to know how I was doing and to remind me that they had been in prayer for us in the transition.That, my friend, is what biblical community is all about. We are not called to be lone rangers, but to commit ourselves to the Body of Christ and to dwell together in unified community. Sorry to break the news, but true fellowship is not what happens in a "fellowship hall" around punch and cookies, but rather doing life together for the purpose of strengthening our spiritual walk. 

Our goal is that we as a church see everyone connected into a small group family. Not just because you need it, but there are others needing you. Small group is a place to know and be known, to serve and to be served, and to love and be loved. Who wouldn't want that?So, as we build community one life at a time, please take time to ask God to reveal to you those with whom you can do life together. 

                                          "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity" Psalm 133:1