Group Plan | Fall 2024
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Session 1
Group Launch Part 1
We hope your group is a place where you connect relationally and grow spiritually. During the next few months, you’ll explore topics related to life and faith but this session is all about getting to know one another.
Don’t have any new members in your group? Start with the Group Checkpoint for Session 1 instead.
Session 2
Group Launch Part 2
The goal of a group is to provide everyone the opportunity to pursue authentic community and spiritual growth.
Session 3
Social
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Session 4
The Book of Genesis Part 1
Genesis was originally written to Israelites who had just broken free from 400 years of Egyptian slavery. When they were out of bondage and trying to establish their identity, they wanted to know: Who are we? Where did we come from? So their leader, Moses, documented it for them. It all started “In the beginning…”
Session 5
The Book of Genesis Part 2
Early on, things were perfect. People had a wonderful place to live and a great relationship with each other and God. But the temptation to take matters into their own hands, rather than trusting the God who created them, proved too much. When sin entered the picture, a once-perfect world was tainted with shame, distrust, and consequences.
Session 6
The Book of Genesis Part 3
Despite the choice to trust themselves over God, the Creator never abandoned his people. Not long after sin caused irreparable damage, God promised to one day restore things to the way they were intended. But it would take time and sacrifice to get there. The plan to redeem creation would begin with God’s promise to Abraham.
Session 7
Serve/Social/Break
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Session 8
The Book of Genesis Part 4
God’s promises of a future nation—and a permanent home and blessings for that nation—were passed down from Abraham to his son Isaac and to Isaac’s son Jacob. While it’s true God used Jacob to continue his plan of redemption, it’s also true that the story of Jacob comes with complications that result from Jacob’s sometimes questionable actions.
Session 9
The Book of Genesis Part 5
Through the Abrahamic Covenant, we’ve seen God’s plan of redemption go from Abraham to Isaac to Jacob and Joseph. In this session, we’ll look at some remarkable examples of how faith can have an amazing impact on how we respond when treated unfairly.
Session 10
Serve/Social/Break
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Session 11
Uncomfortable Conversations Part 1
Before we have a potentially difficult conversation, we need to look inward. In this session, we’ll review four principles to get ourselves ready.
Session 12
Uncomfortable Conversations Part 2
For a difficult conversation to go as well as possible, our approach is key. In this session, we’ll discuss some tips to keep the conversation on point and to love the other person well.
Session 13
Your Story Part 1
Sharing your story in parts will allow each group member to share during each of the three sections.
Session 15
Your Story Part 2
Examining your story in the following sections will allow each member of the group to share during each of the three sections.