Our Community Group season is coming to an end next week. But just because your group is not meeting, that doesn't mean that community needs to stop.
Right at the beginning of the Bible, we read "It is not good for man to be alone." - Gen. 2:18
We do not do well when we live in isolation.
We are in a spiritual battle for our souls! And we can't survive alone.
If we are going to thrive instead of die spiritually this summer, here are 2 things I would encourage you and your group to do.
2 Ways To Thrive Spiritually While Group is On Break.
1. Set Summer Growth Goals for the Summer
You may not be seeing each other on a weekly basis, but in your last 2 weeks of group, talk with each other about one step you can each take to grow in your faith this summer.
Then touch base with each other throughout the summer on your progress:
You could assign Growth Goal Accountability Partners for the Summer.
Send a weekly text to check in with the guys or girls.
Schedule coffee or a bite one-on-one.
Set up a monthly, bi-weekly, accountability breakfast with the guys or girls.
Set a regular reminder on your phone to ask your group members about their progress.
2. Decide on Summer Plans To Connect by May 26th.
Enjoy the summer break. We all need to rest. And don't feel guilty about not meeting each week. This is a season of sabbath for Community Groups to replenish and hit the ground running this fall.
But Community Group is more than meetings.
What regular patterns can you establish with your group to stay connected throughout the summer when you are not meeting?
Pick a shared Bible Reading Plan
Text a Scripture each day to each other
Pick a book to read and discuss
Sit together Sundays
Decide after which Sunday service you'll visit together in the lobby
Check out these 10 ideas for summer connections.
Get some dates or plans on the calendar now, or your summer is likely to pass you by without your group connecting.
Questions?
If you have any questions about groups or anything else at Northridge, reach out to your coach.
We'd love to support you in anyway that we can.
Upcoming Dates
April 16th - May 27th Spring Community Group Trimester (6 weeks)
Friday, June 2nd, 7:05pm Group Leader Red Wings Game
