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What are Life Groups?

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Life Groups are small groups where we can:

Gather by meeting up and sharing life together

Grow as followers of Jesus

Go by reaching out to others, welcoming newcomers, and planting new groups

 

What are the groups like?

·        They meet for 1 ½ or 2 hours

·        They usually have about 5-14 members

·        Most meet weekly but with social events and breaks, too

·        A typical meeting includes:

o       Gathering together possibly with a meal and some time to worship

o       Growing together by studying the Bible and praying for each other

o       Going together by sharing the good news

 

What does being in a Life Group involve?

·        There’s no official commitment, but over time you’ll get the best out of a Life Group by giving of yourself, building relationship and being open to newcomers 

·        We encourage people to commit to a Life Group as a key part of being a St Paul’s member

·        You can choose the level of involvement, but there’ll be plenty of opportunities to grow, serve, reach out and be developed in your gifts

Testimony

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Lenora Ryder

When I returned from Uganda recently, I wanted to find a church that was really local to where
I lived. I turned up at St Paul’s not knowing anyone and received a friendly welcome on my first
Sunday, especially at the Welcome Desk.
I did the Newcomers’ Course and Mark Powley recommended a Life Group. It’s really near where I
live, with people at a similar stage of life which is brilliant. There’s a mix of new and older Christians.
For me at the moment, it’s been great to make some Christian friends. We meet up socially, and
also it’s great to have spiritual support from people. Looking at the sermons together has been really
helpful and I feel my understanding has developed thanks to the contributions of others. Being in a
group takes time and patience, but I’m gradually finding out how I can play my part in St Paul’s.

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