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Everything in life revolves around relationships -- everything.
The most important relationship is a personal relationship
with our heavenly Father through His Son Jesus Christ -- a
vertical relationship. But let us not be so heavenly high
that we are of no earthly good. Horizontal relationships bring
balance in this life. And the best horizontal relationships
are covenant commitments to live with others, to become connected
with others in a basic Christian community.
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| A church should be large enough to celebrate while
remaining small enough to care. |
| In Acts 20:20, Paul's vision was "to preach
the message in public (large-group worship) and to teach the
message from house to house (small-group community)" |
| Our church's mission: "to see lives transformed
by the power of Jesus Christ, together in authentic community"
is gleaned from both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
Both emphasize a balance of vertical and horizontal relationship.
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| In Acts 2:41-47, we read that the early Christians
were involved in nine basic activities. |
| They: |
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(1) Believed in Jesus Christ |
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(2) Were baptized |
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(3) Were added to the group |
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(4) Spent their time in learning |
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(5) Took part in the fellowship |
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(6) Shared their possessions |
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(7) Prayed together |
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(8) Met regularly as a group to worship |
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(9) Regularly added new believers to the group. |
| At Lake Forest Community Church we call our small
groups "Life Groups" currently we have groups for
men, women, youth and 50 plus. New groups are starting all the
time, for information on joining a Life Group or if your are
interested in hosting or leading one please email Debbi at [deborahjoy@lfcchurch.com] |
