Small Groups, Big Growth

OUR REAL Groups have officially started yesterday! We are excited to hear what your groups are planning to do to help one another grow in faith and love in Christ and others.

Some of us have chosen a name for their small groups. The business and professional/personal development group called themselves "Conquerors." Another group called themselves "United in Christ." The Men's group chose a "one word" for their group: Health. Feel free to choose a name and/or one word for your group and share them with us!

And for those of you who couldn't join us today, please send us an email or comment below to find your group. We have also prepared a short video to give you more ideas about our REAL Groups.

 

Have a blessed week!

The Rough Mountains

There are no smooth mountains. If our mountains were smooth, they would be difficult to climb. So, when God gives us mountains to climb, He leaves them rough. The bumps and rocks along the way—the obstacles and hurdles in our path—are actually stepping stones in our mountain climb. Thank God for your rough mountains—your trials and afflictions, your temptations and setbacks, your disappointments and sorrows. Without these jagged sides of life, there'll be no maturity and growth, nor mountaintop experiences. Faith climbs rough mountains. Therefore, welcome your struggles and challenges. By faith, Caleb said: “Give me the mountain” (Joshua 14:12). May we dare to say: “Give me my ROUGH mountain.”—

Credit: Samuel Koranteng-Pipim (http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a263b56490405bb83081ea113&id=9b91377be5)