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During Jesus' time on this earth, He modeled something we all need -- we
need each other. As soon as Jesus began His public ministry, He called
together a group of twelve men and formed a small group. For 3½ years He
spent a majority of His time with these 12 men ministering with them and to
them as He taught them what the Kingdom was all about. He listened to them.
They laughed together, cried together, and experienced times of joyful highs
but also moments of despair. Jesus modeled ministry in this way as He taught
the 12 to establish and build His Church on this earth.
Because of our own personal weaknesses, blind spots, limited capabilities,
and lack of experience, none of us are fully equipped to live a high quality
of life as "islands unto ourselves." This all points to a general
principle: "The Christian lifestyle is one of interdependence, not
independence." When we are connected to others
feelings of isolation
dissipate. That is why the small group ministry at West-Ark has been
established, and it will play an indispensable role in Christian growth.
Small Groups connect people relationally ... for the purpose of growing in
Christ-likeness.
The Small Groups are a place where we accept one another and truly care for
each other. If you would like more information about our Small Group
Ministry at West-Ark, please see Ron Lenderman, Joe Pistole or Ted Edwards.
See you in Bible Class, right?
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