Peace Notes Fall 2018-Word of Peace Lutheran Church

Beginning this September, Word of Peace will offer committed
short-term small groups called Life Groups. Through Life
Groups, we can build authentic relationships, discover our
spiritual gifts, and empower ourselves to serve our neighbors.
These groups enable people to:
Connect with one another. By building up one another,
we build up the body of Christ. Genuine relationships
are formed when we connect with others, and it
is through these relationships that we can continue to
grow and serve together.
Grow with God. People may find themselves in different
stages of their own spiritual journey and Life
Groups help people navigate the road. We are not
solitary beings. Growing together on this journey will
enable us to develop stronger connections and relationships
while engaging with and serving the world.
Serve others. People will discover their spiritual gifts
which, in turn, empower their serving. Life Groups will
find ways to serve their church, community, and
world by putting their faith into action.
Collectively, these three elements of Life Groups will help us
create and sustain lifelong relationships with other people of
faith.
Whether you are looking for a group that focuses deeply on
Bible study, a book study, a shared interest or a devotion with
time for reflection and conversation, Life Groups offer an opportunity
to share in the journey of faith with one another and
be Christ in this world.
Fall Life Groups will be finalized soon and listed in the “Classes
and Groups” booklet (available Sept. 2 at the Information Desk)
and online at wordofpeace.org/life-groups. If you have questions,
contact Lydia Svendsen at lsvendsen@wordofpeace.org
or (763) 496-2421.
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