Winter 2012 Semester

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers... And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”  ~ Acts 2:42, 47

Connection Groups target the second part of our mission, “to connect people.”  In the Sunday worship service we gather to build into our relationship with God.  In our home groups we gather to build into our relationships with one another.  We hope that everyone who worships at Connections will be a part of a Connection Group.

It is through Connection Groups that each person can give and receive the best spiritual care.  We find a place to belong and find acceptance.  We can find opportunities to grow spiritually by digging deeper into the bible and prayer. We find a place to serve people and our community. 

We know that when people are a part of a Connection Group, they truly feel a part of Connections Church!
 

Here’s how they work, generally:

• Groups run on the semester format: Fall, Winter and Spring, 8-10 weeks each

• Groups have a clear starting and stopping date so you know when to step in, and when to take a break
• Groups are made up of about 12-16 adults + children
• Groups typically meet for 1.5 hours each gathering
• The standard curriculum is a bible study and discussion based around the Sunday worship service
• Groups are built around three guiding values:
• BELONG- Every meeting starts with a time of just “belonging” together- having a snack, and getting to know one another.  The bible calls these kinds of relationships “fellowship”
• GROW- This happens through a bible study based on the worship service and time to pray for one another and the church
• SERVE- Groups are to take seriously the needs of one another and their neighbors
• Groups are also encouraged to schedule some fun time together out side of the meeting, or to even plan a group project or event

Registration:

• We have several established groups that have a few openings.  Therefore, we may suggest that you try one of these groups if they meet in your area.
• For most of our new registrants we will place you in a new group.
• And if you get invited to join a group, and say yes, well that’s just fine!  Your leader will let us know.

Write info@connectionschurch.ca and let us know if your interested in join, or helping start up, a group.  It will help if you give us your name and contact information, and what evening(s) you are available.