Lifegroup Guide
Lifegroup Guide
Week of February 23rd
Delegate roles & responsibilities ahead of time
Prep however necessary (ex. worship)
Pray together before Lifegroup
Take attendance
Debrief together afterwards
Provide an opportunity for reflection & feedback for those with delegated roles
REACH Sundays have been happening all of February and finish with Commitment Sunday this weekend. We want to see everyone there!
Please do the Commit & Commission Portions of this LG Guide. Groups doing something different are asked to pause their normal rhythm to engage the REACH discipleship themes for February. You are free to connect with God and one another however you prefer and adjust the order as needed.
The Resource of the Week is a new Baptism Discussion Guide. You can use it in a whole Lifegroup Discussion or let it support you as you interact with a believer who hasn't been baptized. If you have more than one or two people of this sort in your Lifegroup, it may be helpful to do it as a discussion one night soon.
Free Week is coming up soon! Free Week is coming up soon. Start thinking now about how you’ll plan for it. Consider what your group's needs are, and meet them creatively!
With your team…
Leader Need-To-Know
Quick Guide
CONNECT
Before Lifegroup: Pray together as a leadership team.
Share names, why we are here, and any announcements including ideas for the week of March 9th.
Connect with one another by encouraging a member corporately (select someone ahead of time but pivot if necessary).
Connect with God through Communion. Delegate the preparation ahead of time.
COMMIT
Core Groups discussing how they've been challenged to grow in generosity during the REACH Initiative.
COMMISSION
Regather to pray for God to include us in opportunities to generously meet the needs of others in the name of Jesus.
Jump To…
Connect
How we encounter God and One Another
Hospitality & Prep
Pray as a team 10–15 minutes before Lifegroup. Listen to the Spirit & follow His lead, especially on who to encourage corporately.
If your host is present or members arrive early, invite them to join!Ensure a welcoming environment with snacks!
Connect with One Another through encouragement
Gather together and share names if there is someone new. Then encourage someone in Lifegroup together!
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In Lifegroup, we Connect with God and each other, Commit to being formed as disciples, and live Commissioned on mission.
In a few weeks (week of March 9th), we want to do something different in order to help us dive into one of these a little more intensely. It can be anything from a retreat to a hangout or extended Core Group. What do yall think is our biggest need right now?
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Have a retreat (day-long or weekend-long)
Go camping
Extended Core Group Time
Prayer walk a member’s neighborhood
Attend a member’s event, game, or other hobby
Challenge the group to invite an unbelieving neighbor or coworker over for dinner with no plans but to eat and be yourselves
Family get together at the park
Share Names, Vision, and Announcements
Gather together to share names if there are a few newer people.
Share announcements and why we are here to have a discussion on what do to for Free Week.
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We believe God is extending our REACH in the city, and this Sunday is where you get to make those commitments. We recommend everyone attend on Sundays and seek God personally throughout the week on these things using the REACH Journal that have been distributed on Sundays.
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You can still sign up for daily prayer prompts for this month by texting REACH to the church number: 281.771.1333.
Connect with God through Communion
Gather around the table and connect with God through communion (be mindful of dietary needs).
Share why we do communion. Use 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 to highlight reflection, repentance, gratitude, and remembering Jesus’ sacrifice and return.
Pause for silent reflection. Invite those who are not followers of Jesus to pray and reflect without taking the elements, emphasizing there is no shame.
Take the elements together in a way that feels comfortable for your group.
Close with prayer—prayers of adoration or thanksgiving, a Psalm, or a simple hymn sung a cappella.
Commit
How we respond inwardly together
REACH - Generosity
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Pick one question per section; use supplements as needed.
Let the Spirit lead—don’t force depth.
Listen well, redirect, and pause to minister.
Plan group locations and regroup time.
Break into Core Groups for a discussion on how they've been challenged to grow in generosity during the REACH Commitment using the Core Group Guide.
The goal with this discussion is to have each member of the Core Group process as they feel comfortable. Coach your Core Group facilitators to prioritize cultivating a safe space, inviting the group to ask good questions, and pausing to acknowledge God. Connect with them after to see if any of their members need to be followed up with them
Commission
How we respond outwardly
Regather to pray for God to “Include Us” in opportunities of Generosity
Share vision of generosity (for either good works or witnessing) from 1 Timothy 6:17-19 or Luke 16:9.
Invite the group to be on the lookout for opportunities to collectively bless those in need around us. Bring needs up in our group so that we can all continue to grow in generosity.
Pray in groups for God to include us.
Debrief Together
Think Pastorally, not just Practically
Debrief Questions:
What are we thankful for from this meeting?
What was challenging? What should we learn from it?
Is there anything going on that we should follow up about?
Who can we help own Lifegroup more? How? (Connect with them, delegate a part of LG, encourage during LG, etc.)
Make sure to:
Take attendance, adding new members through the link or QR code.
Provide a moment for reflection and feedback for those who were delegated roles