Life Group Weekly
January 20, 2020
Greetings,
1. Get involved and minister to people.
2. Be available to meet needs and expect interruptions as you do life with others.
3. Look to exalt Christ in everything you do and set the example for others.
4. Spend time in prayer, seeking wisdom from God.
5. Take risks and reach out to others. Jesus' mission is to seek and save the lost. Our mission should be the same.
My prayer for you this week is that you would be used by God to reach your community and that many would turn to the Lord because of your ministry.
In His Service,
Joshua Austin
Minister of Life Groups
Eagle Christian Church
Memory Verse: Acts 9:31 ESV
Leader Tip
Being Comfortable with Silence
Keeping things going is part of the pressure when leading a Life Group. Have you ever
asked a question, and had no one respond? Awkward silence makes most people
nervous. It is tempting to keep talking, or worse yet, to answer your own question, but
often times, silence is golden. Consider these three benefits of allowing a question to sit
even when people are not talking.
1. Silence makes room for people to think and for God to impress application on
people’s hearts. If application is important, then silence is equally important for
people to think over what is being discussed.
2. Some people process best internally. Not everyone responds quickly. When talkers
fill the air with words, others may check out of the discussion.
3. The subtle pressure of waiting encourages group members to tune in to the
discussion. Waiting communicates an expectation of participation in a kind way.
Be In The Know
Our First Leaders Huddle is This Weekend
Leader Huddle (For all Life Group Leaders)
At this huddle you will hear about exciting plans for the Life Group ministry in 2020 and be in the know on some key dates coming up. Please do you best to attend. There will be two times to choose from:
- Saturday, January 25 at 6:00pm in Admin Hall (New Office Building)
- Sunday, January 26 at 9:00am in Admin Hall (New Office Building)
Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference (Share the opportunity with your group)
"Couples attend Weekend to Remember because they’re ready to invest in their marriage and intentionally move towards oneness. We help you understand God’s blueprint for marriage so you can create a legacy of greatness. Our attendees say their relationships improved on average from a 4/10 to an 8/10 after one weekend."
This year, Weekend to Remember is set for March 13 to 15 at the Riverside Hotel. Use code ECCBoise for 50% off at time of registration. Valid until January 27.
Simply Sharing Jesus Class by Mike Whitford
Upcoming Baptism Class
Sermon Alignment Groups
Josh Austin
Minister of Life Groups
Email: josha@eaglechristianchurch.com
Website: eaglechristianchurch.com
Location: 100 South Short Road, Eagle, ID, USA
Phone: (208)286-0879