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WHAT IS A CONNECT GROUP?

It is a small group of people gathering together weekly to share food, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Connect groups are open to those who are seeking or investigating Jesus and His message. Connect groups exist to deepen relationships with God and with one another. Connect groups help develop and nurture long-term trust and relationships, loving support, and accountability as followers of Jesus.

WHY JOIN A CONNECT GROUP?

Discipleship - Connect Group provides opportunities for believers to learn from each other as we apply the gospel within the intimacy of relationships.

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Study - Connect Group provides opportunities to discuss and apply God's Word to real world challenges.

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Curiosity - Connect Group provides opportunities to ask questions in a trusted environment that you might not ask elsewhere.

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Accountability - Connect Group can provide a more intimate atmosphere of trust to share and develop personal spiritual growth.

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Evangelism - Connect Group can be a stepping stone to church worship, it can be easier to invite friends to a small group who are unready to come to church.

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Hospitality - Hosting non-family members can be intimidating, but a small group provides opportunity to witness and practice hospitality.

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Commitment - Connect Group provides an opportunity to form a commitment and tighter bond with the church.

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Prayer - New Testament believers prayed together "with one accord". Connect Group provides the opportunity to join with other believers in a more intimate setting to pray together.

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Socializing - Connect Group can help develop a greater sense of Christian community in a disconnected age.

WHAT ARE OUR VALUES AND GOALS?

Relationships

Exist to deepen relationships with God and with one another.

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Authenticity

Encourages openness & transparency where people can feel free to be themselves.

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Confidentiality

Trust that issues discussed within the group will not be shared outside the group. 

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Respect

Nothing said that will embarrass members of the group. No one dominates the conversation.

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Availability

Prioritize relationships, requires willingness to be available to meet one another's needs.

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Multiplication

Goal is to start new groups. This allows others to experience the Life Group relationship.

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Service

Our group will regularly find ways to serve our Trinity family and our community.

HOW DO I JOIN A CONNECT GROUP?

Simply contact the Connect Group Coordinator listed below. He will be glad to meet with you to discuss available Connect Groups and help you find one that will suit your needs.

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Rocky Matlock

309-369-8487

rockcandy1976@yahoo.com

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