Storyline Summer 2018

ecome more authentic and genuine. It’s great having a community where we can rely
on one another in tougher life moments.”
“We vary the studies with occasional social nights. We’ve done a prayer night,
dedicated solely to lifting up each other and our communities,” says Rebecca.
And these dedicated ladies wanted to take their group a step further beyond
connecting and growing; a step that took them out of the door of the church and into
the city, away from their regular Tuesday night gathering.
“We recently volunteered with a non-profit organization called Made by Momma. They
help families facing situations of adversity and crisis by providing healthy meals,
baked goods, baby essentials, children’s items, supportive in-home visitors, and
other services to allow mothers the time they need to rest, recover, and focus on
their families and their health.” Lisa was thrilled with how their members pitched in
to serve. “Our small group was able to help in their kitchen preparing meals. It was a
good reminder of how we can directly become involved in our city, serving in God’s
love and letting His hands work directly through us.”
“Serving brought us out of normal day-to-day and used our time to reach others – and
I think doing it in community brought us closer together!” Rebecca adds. “It shows,
too, how the four pillars are so interconnected – I think each one contributes to the
success of the others!”
Lisa concurs. “We wanted to share God’s love with non-believers as we serve
in our community. As we serve, the organizations and their
clients see God working through us and know we are
Christians by our walk, by our talk, by our grace, and by our
love. Our hope is they will see something ‘different’ about us
and spark their curiosity in our faith.”
Lisa and Rebecca have found purpose in their leadership and great
hopes for the future of their group.
“Our goal for our small group is that we continue to grow deeper
in our relationships with one another, develop stronger and
meaningful connections, and continue to ‘live life together,’” Lisa
shares.
“God has used this community to influence my faith and show His love for me. It’s had a huge impact on my
life and I want others to be able to experience that as well,” Rebecca enthuses. “I’m all in!” •
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