As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
What Is the Purpose of GATHER?
GATHER is small communities of 4-6 families meeting in homes throughout the area every other week. We call them GATHER groups. Our groups have a rich and broad agenda. They are not a Bible study. They may include prayer, picnics, spiritual growth, celebrations, friendships, sharing, food, accountability and serving together.
While some churches have small groups on the side, FCC will be centered around our GATHERings. They are the church. Therefore, to belong to a GATHERing is the way to truly belong to FCC.
How Often Will Gatherings Meet?
Gatherings will meet every other Sunday or Wednesday night. This will result in 6-8 meetings in January - May, and 6-8 meetings August - November. We will take a break during the summer and have 2-3 larger events instead. A Christmas party with your gathering is encouraged in the month of December.
GATHER is small communities of 4-6 families meeting in homes throughout the area every other week. We call them GATHER groups. Our groups have a rich and broad agenda. They are not a Bible study. They may include prayer, picnics, spiritual growth, celebrations, friendships, sharing, food, accountability and serving together.
While some churches have small groups on the side, FCC will be centered around our GATHERings. They are the church. Therefore, to belong to a GATHERing is the way to truly belong to FCC.
How Often Will Gatherings Meet?
Gatherings will meet every other Sunday or Wednesday night. This will result in 6-8 meetings in January - May, and 6-8 meetings August - November. We will take a break during the summer and have 2-3 larger events instead. A Christmas party with your gathering is encouraged in the month of December.
Why GATHER?
G et Together
Relationships will strengthen and a "family" will be created as you spend time together, grow together, and serve together. Your time is valuable, let's make it count! Expect to: Gather every other week (Sunday/Wednesday). Grow meaningful relationships, discover who "your people" are.
A sk Questions
All individuals are developed to be more of who God made them to be. This occurs as a result of having meaningful, real-life conversations with others in the group. Expect to: be an open book, share/hear life experiences, help one another grow to be more like Christ.
T rust the Word
Find direction to real life questions through exploring the Word, sharing Biblical truths, and praying for needs within your group. Expect to: Explore the Bible, pray for one another, establish a deeper moral compass.
H ave Fun
Groups will not take things too seriously. The real focus is to be refreshed through the simplicity of spending time together. Expect to: Share food, play games, and be refreshed.
E ncourage Each Other
The group will figure out how to support and take care of each other - from the smallest to largest need. Expect to: Speak/hear words of life, hold one another accountable, and care for one another.
R each Out
Groups influence their community by taking it upon themselves to bring about restoration and nurture through serving on missions together. The goal is to embrace and evangelize to those around them. Expect to: Serve at church, work as a team, and make a difference in your community.
Relationships will strengthen and a "family" will be created as you spend time together, grow together, and serve together. Your time is valuable, let's make it count! Expect to: Gather every other week (Sunday/Wednesday). Grow meaningful relationships, discover who "your people" are.
A sk Questions
All individuals are developed to be more of who God made them to be. This occurs as a result of having meaningful, real-life conversations with others in the group. Expect to: be an open book, share/hear life experiences, help one another grow to be more like Christ.
T rust the Word
Find direction to real life questions through exploring the Word, sharing Biblical truths, and praying for needs within your group. Expect to: Explore the Bible, pray for one another, establish a deeper moral compass.
H ave Fun
Groups will not take things too seriously. The real focus is to be refreshed through the simplicity of spending time together. Expect to: Share food, play games, and be refreshed.
E ncourage Each Other
The group will figure out how to support and take care of each other - from the smallest to largest need. Expect to: Speak/hear words of life, hold one another accountable, and care for one another.
R each Out
Groups influence their community by taking it upon themselves to bring about restoration and nurture through serving on missions together. The goal is to embrace and evangelize to those around them. Expect to: Serve at church, work as a team, and make a difference in your community.
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