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Discover the power of prayer, grow in Christ-likeness, and serve with purpose and joy in small group settings. Learn how to prioritize prayer, explore the Word, develop accountability, and shepherd others to do the same. Find opportunities to use your gifts and support outreach ministries. Engage in discussions about personal responses, group engagement, and anticipated challenges while seeking prayer support.
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Making Disciples: Pray, Grow, Serve What it means for small groups
Prayas a first resort, seeking the Holy Spirit’s empowerment • Make prayer a priority • Time for prayer and sharing answered prayers during SG • Start, not end with prayer. • Testimonies can inspire. • Readiness to share and offer prayer, even outside of SG time • Emails, SMS, Facebook, … • Pray for the needs of the church • Individual and ministry prayer needs • Prayer NET • TMC website • Church prayer meeting • Every other Sunday 730am @ Prayer Chapel
Growinto Christ-likeness as we exercise discipleship • Submit to be Christ’s disciple in his church • Baptism, membership • Become deeply rooted in the Word • Know and understand the Word • DISCIPLE, adult bible class (ABC), bible study workshops • Bible study resources (resource center, church office) • Develop accountability in a community of grace • Encourage each other to LIVE out the Word in obedience • Accountability groups • Make disciples • Shepherd others to do likewise • Mentoring, 1-on-1 follow-up
Servewith purpose and joy • Help members to know their gifts and use them • SHAPE or other spiritual gift assessment tools • TMC website for information on ministries • Adopt an outreach ministry area and avail your group to support for the year • Missions • Social Concerns – 123, SLEC, IMH, CSL • W&E – Alpha, evangelistic events • GB, BB
Questionsfor Group Sharing • In the light of the Great Commission, the Great Commandment, TMC’s Mission • What is your PERSONAL RESPONSE to this call? • How would you like to see your SMALL GROUP engage in the areas of Pray, Grow and Serve? • What challenges do you anticipate? Share them so we can PRAY for one another.