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How do you build friendships in small groups?

Pastor Curtis — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:43:33 +0000

First Corinthians 13:4-8a makes a wonderful group study. It names the fifteen characteristics of love. Master these characteristics and your group will build lasting friendships.

A friend is patient. He under-speaks, he over-listens.
A friend is kind. He under-assumes, he over-clarifies.
A friend doesn’t envy. He’s content with what he has, and wishes others the same.
A friend doesn’t boast. He knows God alone is on the throne.
A friend isn’t proud. He approaches people not with “Here I am” but “there you are”!
A friend isn’t rude. He sees others not as things to be used but as people to be loved.
A friend isn’t self-seeking. He demands fairness and equality for others but never for himself.
A friend isn’t easily angered. He asks the Lord to wash away malice and brings forgiveness and peace.
A friend keeps no record of wrongs. He just repays the wrongdoer with deeds of kindness.
A friend doesn’t delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. He seeks openness, to know and be known.
A friend always protects. His love covers all his friend’s misdeeds.
A friend always trusts. He is responsible for and accountable to.
A friend always hopes. During tough times, he’s optimistic.
A friend always perseveres. He under-promises, he over-delivers.
A friend never fails. He’s Christ-like!

Small Groups @ Greenbrier – August 16th and 23rd

Pastor Curtis — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:04:27 +0000

It is that time of year! We will be launching our Small Groups @ Greenbrier over the next two Sundays, August 16th and 23rd. Three out of four adults join a small group each year. Small Groups are a place for our members and attendees to “plug in” to what God is doing in our midst. It says in Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Life is filled with God’s blessings so why not share it with others. We want to be known in our community as a church that loves God and one another. A great place to do both is in Small Groups.

Life is about relationships. At Greenbrier, we want to do life together. Being part of a network of good friends can provide one with the strength, confidence, and joy needed to carry out our personal and corporate callings in Christ. We all need to be in relationship and fellowship with God and each other.

Here’s the challenge: 1) check out all the small groups offered @ Greenbrier in the booklet provided on August 16th; 2) choose the top three small groups you’d like to attend; 3) come find out more about the groups on August 16th and 23rd from 10:30 am to 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall; 4) pick one, sign up, make new friends, and grow in your walk with God!