A Loyal Friend (Jonathan)

This message is all about deepening our friendships. What is one step your group can take to connect in deeper ways with your group?

• A social gathering

• Assigning prayer and accountability partners

• Sharing stories (Show and Tell, Story Cards, etc.)

• Being vulnerable about struggles in prayer time.

The goal of Community Groups is not just to discuss the Bible, but to provide an environment where we can be known, loved, and cared for.

Thanks for helping guide the group conversations and create opportunities for people to deepen their relationships in Christ.

Loss, Loyalty, and Friendship

As we discuss a heavy message about pain and loss, make sure to give lots of time for discussing the application questions and for prayer time.

Many people in group will be struggling with pain and loss and difficult relationships and could use encouragement, support, and prayers.

If someone is struggling heavily, this is a great opportunity to apply the message and get together with them outside of group to listen more and be present with them in their pain.

Consider organizing prayer partners for the week and encourage connecting outside of your weekly meeting for prayer and conversation.

Best Friends Forever

2018.09.30 - Drew Karschner - "Best Friends Forever" Part 3 of 6 of the "Portraits of a King" Series Unfortunately, in a culture with texting and social media, many of us have lost the value of true community. We only get so close to people because we don’t like being vulnerable and putting ourselves out there. David puts his life on the line and in the end, he discovers the value of true friendship - something that has gone missing in many of our lives. 1 Samuel 20