The easiest and maybe most powerful small group you could have is a Bible read–through group. Groups can be assigned by area to meet at each other’s homes. They come only with their Bible and the idea of reading through it together. As they read together, they allow the Spirit to move and share how...
Author: Major Lolita Sanchez
Outreach – Sports Fellowship
How many times have you had to drop your child off at a sport practice or music rehearsal that only lasted an hour? So you decided to sit in your car or read a book while waiting. Instead of waiting alone, organize a get together with the other moms and share your gifts and talents...
Outreach – Mugs and Muffins
Invite women in the community, corps, apartment building, work group or exercise club to join in a time of fellowship. This will focus on forming strong bonds between women. Women often don’t find the time or energy to take time for themselves. They are always caring for family members or others in the church. Develop...
September 2019 — Wind Beneath My Wings
Introduction Show the trailer of either version of the movie Beaches. The song “Wind Beneath my Wings” sung by Bette Midler is the original soundtrack. Play the four–minute music video of this 1980’s movie, which can be found at https://youtu.be/cd8uolaL5FE or the updated version of the movie starring Idina Menzel and Nia Long, with the song...
August 2019 — The Long and Winding Road
Welcome and Opening Prayer Praise and Worship Alternate the verses of the song “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (Song #39 from The Salvation Army Song Book) with the following scripture verses: Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:4, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22, John 16:24, Proverbs 17:22, Romans 14:17, John 16:22, James 1:2-4, Psalms 16:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Activity...
Outreach — Gathering
The following material is a part of a small group program designed to bring women together to encourage purposeful conversations about life and Jesus. Its aim is to build friendship and sisterhood within the body of Christ. The intended format may include sharing a meal, refreshments or coffee together and then engaging in guided discussion...