If you're like me your trying to remember what your goals were for this year!
One of our goals for 2009 was to see more and more people commit to intentional relationships in groups. What do I mean by intentional? Some people won't get in groups, and they use the excuse that they have a lot of friends already. The thought is that as long as I have good friends, especially good friends in the church, then all is good. Their idea of groups is that they are all about connecting & fellowship, but that is only one piece of group life.
Groups are a place to not only connect with others but to challenge others. It's being intentional with your relationships. It's surrounding yourself with fellow believers and giving them permission to help you grow. They can ask the tough questions, they can encourage you and push you to go deeper in your walk.
The problem is that many of our family members here at FCC settle for shallow relationships. Relationships that don't go beyond the surface. God has called us to go beyond the surface. To go deep. Our vision is to see all of our FCC family engaged in intentional relationships in groups - growing together, serving together, and praying together.
This year we have seen more and more people get plugged in. Groups are growing! But there are still many who have not made that step.
Leader, help us attain that vision by inviting others to your group.
Matt T.
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