November 19 Care Group

Romans 12: 4-8 "For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.  Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them:  if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness."
We discussed how we see God blessing and encouraging us through people's gifts in the body.
-worship leaders
-gifts of service
-acts of mercy
-leaps of faith
-All these things are going on continuously in the body as God weaves His plan and pattern into us for our good and His glory.
-Whatever we do, do it for the glory of God.  Don't go to work for the money, serve others.
-It is such a blessing to watch servants in our church who have difficult lives of their own giving to others.
-"I just absolutely love people."  "I need my church!"
-God is weaving his body together beautifully as we function as a group.
-It's good for us to follow through when God puts things on our hearts to serve others.
Colossians 3:16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
-When we worship we step away from our problems and into God's sanctuary, God's world, and remember how good and faithful God is.
-God inhabits the praises of His people.  It's so special when He showers His presence on us!
-We look forward to this awesome blessing, the prayers, the privilege of group praise.
-The preaching is so important for us to be sound in doctrine, to know what God's word says so our faith can be strong.
-It's so important that we give the word of God to each other in times of need, and at all times.