Journey together: LifeGroups at ABC
Hebrews 10:24-25
God created us to live in community with one another. We are designed with a deep need for relationships to encourage and spur us along through all of life's hills and valleys. LifeGroups are smaller gatherings of individuals who are in similar stages of life, so that you can be encouraged in your relationship with Christ, loved through your relationship with others, and challenged to invest in the relationships around you.
1. Upward: Deepening Our Relationship with God
The most important relationship you could ever have is a personal relationship with God. This isn't just about head knowledge; it's about heartfelt connection.
What it looks like:
Shared Bible Study: We dive into God's Word together, discussing how its truths apply to our daily lives.
Focused Prayer: We dedicate time to prayer, lifting up each other's needs, the needs of our church, and the world.
Accountability: Members encourage one another in personal disciplines like daily Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship with other followers of Jesus.
2. Inward: Building Stronger Bonds with Each Other
God designed us for community, and our Lifegroups provide a safe and supportive environment to build authentic, Christ-centered relationships.
What it looks like:
Genuine Fellowship: Sharing meals, spending time together outside of formal meetings, and simply doing life alongside one another.
Mutual Support & Encouragement: Celebrating successes, offering comfort in trials, and providing practical help when needed (e.g., meals during an illness, help with a move).
Bearing One Another's Burdens: Creating a space where members can share their struggles and receive compassionate understanding and prayer.
3. Outward: Extending God's Love to the World
Our faith isn't meant to be kept to ourselves. Lifegroups empower members to be agents of God's love and light in their everyday spheres of influence and beyond.
What it looks like:
Community Outreach: Planning and participating in simple acts of service in the local community (e.g., volunteering at a food bank, organizing a neighborhood cleanup).
Hospitality & Invitation: Intentionally inviting friends, neighbors, and co-workers to casual group gatherings or church events.
Praying for the Lost: Consistently praying for specific non-believers by name and for opportunities to share the Gospel.
1. Upward: Deepening Our Relationship with God
The most important relationship you could ever have is a personal relationship with God. This isn't just about head knowledge; it's about heartfelt connection.
What it looks like:
Shared Bible Study: We dive into God's Word together, discussing how its truths apply to our daily lives.
Focused Prayer: We dedicate time to prayer, lifting up each other's needs, the needs of our church, and the world.
Accountability: Members encourage one another in personal disciplines like daily Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship with other followers of Jesus.
2. Inward: Building Stronger Bonds with Each Other
God designed us for community, and our Lifegroups provide a safe and supportive environment to build authentic, Christ-centered relationships.
What it looks like:
Genuine Fellowship: Sharing meals, spending time together outside of formal meetings, and simply doing life alongside one another.
Mutual Support & Encouragement: Celebrating successes, offering comfort in trials, and providing practical help when needed (e.g., meals during an illness, help with a move).
Bearing One Another's Burdens: Creating a space where members can share their struggles and receive compassionate understanding and prayer.
3. Outward: Extending God's Love to the World
Our faith isn't meant to be kept to ourselves. Lifegroups empower members to be agents of God's love and light in their everyday spheres of influence and beyond.
What it looks like:
Community Outreach: Planning and participating in simple acts of service in the local community (e.g., volunteering at a food bank, organizing a neighborhood cleanup).
Hospitality & Invitation: Intentionally inviting friends, neighbors, and co-workers to casual group gatherings or church events.
Praying for the Lost: Consistently praying for specific non-believers by name and for opportunities to share the Gospel.
