SESSION 9: Growing Supportive Community

1. Welcome each person to your small group.

2. Share your name and your response to this introductory sharing question:

  • What are three fun or interesting things about you?          

3. Sharing Questions

  • How did you happen to come to the town you line in now?
  • Think about a group you were in where you knew people were really supportive of each other.  What made this group feel so supportive?
  • Share about a time when it meant a lot to you when someone helped you.

4. Prayer

  • Have each person share something that the group can be praying for
  • Pray for the person to the left of you and what this person has asked prayer for.

5. Assignment for next week

  • Read chapter 10 and think about what stood out to you in this chapter.
  • Think about someone who is different enough from you that you find it challenging to get along with this person.  Spend some time praying for your relationship with this person.  Ask God to show you ways you can deepen your relationship with this person.
  • Questions to think about:
    • What are the growing edges for you as a Christian?
    • What do you hope happens in the next 12 months?