Up and down the beach this summer a new thing called a Shibumi, created by two guys from Winston-Salem, dominated the shoreline. A long tent pole, a large piece of light fabric, and it takes three minutes to set up. I kept calling them by the wrong name because that was amusing to me (probably not my family). I dislike trendy stuff, but I have to admit, they’re kind of brilliant. You had this feeling: “We need to get one of those.”
We want this to be the prevailing feeling about Community Groups at Apostles: “We need to get into one of those!”
Community Groups are a bit like a Shibumi: They’re simple, but potent. Relationships. Bible discussion. Prayerful Care for each other. And these groups are SO potent in how they form us more into Christlikeness. It’s the place to live out these words: “They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42 MSG)
We’ve got 29 groups kicking back off after 9/12, which is so exciting! And if you’re not in a group, we want to help you join one.
Rather than prospective members approaching a group to join, at Apostles we place folks into Community Groups. As church staff, we know their types and temperaments, and that helps us build strong groups. So, fill out this form, and we’ll find a spot for you.
-Eric
