New Groups, Growing Faith, and Closing the Back Door
New Groups, Growing Faith, and Closing the Back Door — CWF Night Meetings
Church growth experts emphasize the importance of relationships, connection, and participation in a growing church. While reaching new people is essential, retaining them is equally important. A church must not only open its front door to welcome newcomers but also close its back door by helping people build relationships and find a place to belong.
New groups provide opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, encouragement, and service. When people feel connected, they are more likely to become actively involved in the life of the church. Small groups, classes, and ministry fellowships help members develop friendships, strengthen their faith, and support one another.
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) is one way we can build these connections among the women of our congregation.
We are excited to announce our first nighttime Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) meeting on October 28 at 6:00 p.m.!
Growing new groups helps us keep the back door closed!
This new gathering offers an opportunity for women who may find evening meetings more convenient to connect and participate. Come share in fellowship, deepen relationships, and help us build a stronger, more connected church. (Since this meeting falls on Wednesday evening during our regular Bible study time, we may consider offering paid nursery care to accommodate younger women and families.)
Bible Study is also at 6pm on Wednesdays. So, a person could attend Bible Study and another person could attend CWF. Bible Studies will follow the Lectionary this Fall:
Oct. 28 — Matthew 5:1-12a (The Beatitudes)
Nov. 3 — Matthew 25:1-13 (The parable of the wise and foolish virgins)
Nov. 11 — Matthew 25:14-30 (The parable of the talents)
Nov. 18 — Matthew 25:31-46 (The judgement of the nations / Sheep and Goats)
In Christ's Service,
Pastor William Mitchell
Church growth experts emphasize the importance of relationships, connection, and participation in a growing church. While reaching new people is essential, retaining them is equally important. A church must not only open its front door to welcome newcomers but also close its back door by helping people build relationships and find a place to belong.
New groups provide opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, encouragement, and service. When people feel connected, they are more likely to become actively involved in the life of the church. Small groups, classes, and ministry fellowships help members develop friendships, strengthen their faith, and support one another.
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) is one way we can build these connections among the women of our congregation.
We are excited to announce our first nighttime Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) meeting on October 28 at 6:00 p.m.!
Growing new groups helps us keep the back door closed!
This new gathering offers an opportunity for women who may find evening meetings more convenient to connect and participate. Come share in fellowship, deepen relationships, and help us build a stronger, more connected church. (Since this meeting falls on Wednesday evening during our regular Bible study time, we may consider offering paid nursery care to accommodate younger women and families.)
Bible Study is also at 6pm on Wednesdays. So, a person could attend Bible Study and another person could attend CWF. Bible Studies will follow the Lectionary this Fall:
Oct. 28 — Matthew 5:1-12a (The Beatitudes)
Nov. 3 — Matthew 25:1-13 (The parable of the wise and foolish virgins)
Nov. 11 — Matthew 25:14-30 (The parable of the talents)
Nov. 18 — Matthew 25:31-46 (The judgement of the nations / Sheep and Goats)
In Christ's Service,
Pastor William Mitchell
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