Three Benefits of Being in a Small Group 1 We are CONNECTED           I Corinthians 12:24-26           Acts 10:10-16 2 We CARE           I Corinthians 12:24-26           Romans 12:15 3 We CONTRIBUTE           Our Presence           Our Prayers – James 5:16           Our Gifts – I Peter 4:10   …

Review We discussed how local outreach would make us more racially diverse and that effective ministry required us to not only examine the spiritual impact of this change but also the social impact. We discussed this in great detail so that we could remove any reservations you might have had about t …

Review The Lord commands things that often go against what we think is wise, sensible, rational or beneficial. Isaiah 55:8–9 (ESV): 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than yo …