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Growth Groups
Updates for growth groups, bible studies, etc
‘Promoting the Gospel’ We begin with THE MISSIONARY MINDSET
06 days ago
As we begin our teaching series this week in our Sunday services and Growth Groups we are looking at the concept of the missionary mindset of the ordinary Christian. In Chapter 3 of John Dickson’s book, he writes about the ‘salvation cringe’. You may have seen (or experienced) over the years, evangelism done badly and it has put you off engaging in the privilege of mission in any overt way.
However, the model of Jesus Christ is far from any ‘recruitment drive’ or ‘pre-packed gospel presentation’ – Jesus was the original friend of sinners. He spoke and ate and lived in friendship with those around Him. Dickson challenges us to orientate our ‘social lives’ around three simple but profound goals from 1 Corinthians 10:31-33.
1. We should live with a desire to bring glory to the one true Lord.
2. Do not cause anyone to stumble but rather seek to please everybody in every way. Do not act in such a way that puts other’s interest or trust in Jesus at risk.
3. Seek the good of many, so that they may be saved. Take the opportunity to speak about Christ when the opportunity arises.
All this is not an added extra to our Christian lives which we call ‘mission’ or ‘evangelism’. God is calling us to put on a ‘salvific mindset’, that is, an outlook on life that cares deeply for the salvation of others.
Scott Goode,
Assistant Pastor
Sermon Series & Growth Groups
01 week ago
Our new teaching & Growth Group Series (Term 1, 2012) is ‘Promoting the Gospel’. This series commences 5th February. We will learn that you can be ‘Promoting the Gospel’ through prayer, with money, by good works, through lifestyle, with our gifts, in our church services, and in daily conversation. Come along to our Sunday Services, hear the teaching and join up to a Growth Group to discuss what you heard and investigate some more.
Many of our Growth Groups will be using the Discussion Guide based on ‘Promoting the Gospel, The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission’. It is also recommended that you get hold of John Dickson’s book ‘The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission’ as the discussion guide often refers to this book. Contact Scott Goode or call the Church Office to pick up your copy of this book. We do have a limited number of them available now. If you prefer you can also purchase an ebook version.
Growth Group LEADERS:
Your Study Guides are now available. Pick up from the Church Office.
Not in a group at the moment? Take the opportunity & join now.
Chat to Stephen or Scott about which group is right for you!
We have a range of Growth Groups regularly meeting throughout the year.
Groups for men, groups for women, groups for women with childminding, groups for young adults, Groups for Seniors. And if that wasn’t enough to choose from we also we have some new groups starting up.
For men
The Purpose Driven Life. A six week course.
A group for new Christians. Wednesday evenings with John Doughton
For ladies
For those exploring Christianity or are new to their faith with Leigh-anne Semenchuk
New Growth Group with Sarah Doughton Tuesday mornings
For anyone
For those exploring Christianity or new to their faith. A seven week course meeting fortnightly with Jim & Julia Legassick and John & Wendy Eagleton
New Growth Group with Ken & Pam Harper
New Growth Group (good for couples with kids) with Simon & Vanessa Webb and Scott & Natalie Goode. Sunday afternoons (babysitting provided).
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Preliminary Theology Course with Moore College.
Teacher: Priscilla Michael. Starts 28/2 but you must register with Lyndall at the Church Office on 4261 1001 by 12/2. On offer Semester 1 is Introduction to the Bible (preliminary level) 6.30pm to 8pm Tuesday evenings and Doctrine 3 (certifical level) 8pm to 9.15pm Tuesday evenings at Dapto Anglican Church, Moombara Street, Dapto in the Conference Room. Fee applies.
Mary Andrews College for women
Several subjects being run through Dapto Anglican Church this year, contact Mary Andrews College for more details or talk to Lyndall. Fee applies.
And finally a new group: Support and Recovery Program
with Ken & Pam Harper starts 13/2 with fortnightly meetings.
Want to know more about any of our groups?
Then chat with Scott Goode, Assistant Pastor, who looks after all our Growth Groups.
New Groups for 2012 – Which one is for you?
03 weeks ago
Small Groups are a vital way in which we connect with God and each other as we read the Bible and pray together. There are more than 40 groups that already exist and in 2012 we are starting a number of new groups.
Not in a group at the moment? Take the opportunity at the beginning of the year to join one.
For men
The Purpose Driven Life
A six week course with Neville Stumbles
New Christians
with John Doughton will be held Wednesdays PM
For ladies
Explorers
A short course specifically designed for those exploring Christianity or who are new to their faith
with Leigh-anne Semenchuk
New Growth Group
with Sarah Doughton Tuesdays AM
For anyone
Explorers
A short course specifically designed for those exploring Christianity or who are new to their faith
A meeting fortnightly with Jim & Julia Legassick and John & Wendy Eagleton
New Growth Group
with Ken & Pam Harper
New Growth Group (good for couples with kids)
Simon & Vanessa Webb and Scott & Natalie Goode
Sunday afternoons (babysitting provided)
Support and Recovery Program
with Ken & Pam Harper
Fortnightly – First meeting Monday 13th Feb, 7.30pm Ministry Centre
Bookings and more information for these groups are available from Scott Goode, Assistant Pastor or call our Church Office on 4261 1001.
