Life Group Leaders Weekly
Week Seven (March 3 - March 9)
OUR MISSION
"TO CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS CENTERED ON GOD'S WORD AND PRAYER"
LIFE GROUP UPDATE
Hello Life Group Leaders!
Can you believe we are already moving into week 7?! This means there are only a few weeks left before the Spring semester of Life Groups draws to a close and, with that, 5 months off from the Life Group program.
This week I want to encourage you as as leaders to prayerfully consider three things:
1) Who in your group do you think would make an ideal future Leader or Host? Talk about that together so that in one week you will be ready to make a referral.
2) Discuss some ways your group can stay in touch through the summer break. Backyard BBQ's? Dinners after church? Beach days with families? Picnics at the park? Social nights? That might go a long way to keep the group connected until next fall. And,
3) Begin praying with each other about what the Lord is leading you to do for NEXT semester. We know 5 months is far away and plans always change, but we would love to know where you are at by the end of the semester.
In Christ,
Heather Thomas
THINGS TO REMEMBER
ATTENDANCE SUBMISSIONS:
You guys are doing great! If you need help, don't hesitate to ask.
SERVE PROJECTS:
Groups who are scheduled to serve will be posted above. Don't forget to wear your SERVE Shirts and post photos!! Need a SERVE shirt? We've got you covered! Reach out to Sharon or myself with shirt sizes and we'll get shirts to you. Oh! And don't forget to defer a weekly meeting the week of your serve project (or the week of your choosing).
SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE:
Remember to share your photos on Social Media with #CRCLifeGroups to be entered for a $250 gift card drawing! Even a single entry could win the gift card for your Life Group.
You may also upload any additional Serve & Social Photos directly to the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/Vuy9bulvD9i3HbWJgJBQ
LEADER TOOLS - Our Leader Tools Page is updated weekly on our church website.
- Leader's Weekly
- Leaders Audio
- Sermon Guide
- And more!
Check out our Leader Tools Page here: http://hanfordcrc.org/lifegroups/leader-tools
GOALS FOR THIS WEEK
- Relationships! - Consider spending at least 15 minutes in the beginning of your meeting to get to know one another.
- Prayer - Whether you decide to pray in the earlier part of the meeting or at the end, make sure to keep prayer time a priority. Thank God for how he has brought your group together.
- Homework - Dive deeper into your discussions by taking advantage of the Leader Tools (Written & Audio Guides).
- Serve Projects - If you haven't already, give your group the necessary details so they can put it on their calendar.
THIS WEEK - Week Seven
Romans 15:1-13
Title:
"The Priority of Unity"
LIFE GROUP LEADER NOTES & AUDIO GUIDE - Brought to you by: Julie Mendes
#CRCLifeGroups - Challenge
It's simple - Post your pictures and videos on Facebook with hashtag #CRCLifeGroups. Oh! And don't forget to share with everyone why you love your Life Group in the post.
Drawing will be held after week 9 of this semester.
Rules:
- 1 entry per person, per event, regardless of number of posts made by a single individual
- Entries must include #CRCLifeGroups in order to be eligible
- Photos uploaded directly to the Dropbox link are ineligible for points
Now that you've read all of the rules here are the Gift Card Options:
$250 Fansler Gift Card (Pismo's Coastal Grill, Westwoods BBQ or Yosemite Ranch)
$250 Fandango Gift Card (Movies 8, Metro 4 or Lemoore Stadium Cinemas)
The Life Group Coordinator Team
Sharon Johnson
Amy Breslow
Amy is the one who gives our Life Group promotions and sign-ups that creative edge. She is our resident marketing and design expert who also keeps our training events fun.
Julie Mendes
Julie makes sure the homework guides are prepared for your weekly Life Group gatherings.
Jennifer Butts
Serve Project Coordinator
As the Serve Project Coordinator, Jennifer works directly with community leaders to identify and schedule service projects for our Life Group program. She will be your guide and contact for all things Life Group Community Service.
Life Groups!
Heather Thomas
Executive Director of Ministries
As the E.D. M. Heather oversees the Life Group ministry program by carrying out it's mission and vision, assisting Coordinators in their respective tasks and objective, and serving Leaders and Hosts directly.
About Us
Email: hanfordcrc@comcast.net
Website: www.hanfordcrc.org
Location: 2175 Leoni Drive, Hanford, CA, United States
Phone: (559) 582-4423
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanfordCRC/