News From the Groups

We are about a month into our new small groups semester and let me tell you...God is doing some amazing things.

The Auto Care group which launched for the first time this semester is busying sharing God's love by doing oil changes, routine car maintenance, and replacing my front struts on the old Toyota. That's right, I pulled into their garage on Monday and rolled out several hours later with new struts and mounts on the front end. My '97 Toyota with 154K feels like a new car (in the front). Next month, I'm planning on replacing the rear struts. I think this is one of the best ministries going in our church and is a fine example of EMPOWERMENT put into practice. These guys had an idea and a vision for this ministry, and they are making it happen!

Last night, I went to our small group which meets across from the football stadium. They are going thru the book of 1 Corithians and did an excellent job exegeting Chapter 11, sparking some good discussion. I met many people for the first time attending this group -- this is the way it should work -- small groups reaching new people, representing the front door to StoneBridge life.

I read some excellent comments and wall conversation on Facebook this morning coming from David's group meeting in South Park. Needs are being met, the Bible is being read and discussed (book of Acts), lives are being changed, and true biblical community is taking place.

Our other groups for the most part are going well also. I know Belinda and I are loving our Couples group which meets tonight. The other couples in our group are keeping us young.