Building Community

Not long ago our church witnessed the process of building a worship center and additional classrooms. We saw how the land needed to be prepared with just the right soil. We observed how the concrete walls would be pieced together to form a massive structure. And the transformation from the dirty floors and walls to a beautiful place of worship brought excitement to our church family. It brought us together as a community of believers.

The process for building a church facility is similar to building a sense of community in your spiritual walk. The place you and I can do that the best is within a small group. Here are the characteristics of a small group as described by Rick Warren in his book, The Purpose Driven Life.

· Authenticity – being able to share your true feelings.

· Mutuality – Encourage each member of the small group.

· Sympathy – Support each small group member.

· Mercy – Forgive each other.

· Honesty – Able to speak the truth in love.

· Humility – Able to admit your weaknesses.

· Courtesy – Able to respect the differences.

· Confidentiality – No hint of gossip within the group.

· Frequency – Make the group a priority.

I hope you are involved in a small group here at Cottonwood Creek. If not, I urge you to pursue the group that best fits you and your family.

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