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Small Group Information
One of the ways we seek to help people "live real life" is through a ministry of small groups. We call them "Life Groups".
Sign up for a life group can be found under our Calendar/Events section.
Christian LIFE GROUPS provide for you
Refreshment to counter burnout
Refreshment for the hurting
Rfreshment for both new and mature Christians
An opportunity to explore faith, the Bible and Christianity
A place to learn how to care
A place to know and be known
Life Groups
life (lif) n. A source of vitality; an animating force; the quality that distinguishes the living from the dead.
The scriptural formula for a church is simple, yet powerful. Celebrate Jesus with the crowd. Come together for relationships and ministry in small groups.
This is our vision for Life Groups. This is our passion at CNCC. Life Groups generally range between three to fifteen members. They meet weekly in area homes, restaurants and businesses. Life Groups incorporate worship, fellowship, teaching, discussion and prayer so you can mature and grow as a Christian. Join one of our many Life Groups today!
Biblical Basis for small groups
1. In the beginning . . . (Genesis 2:18) The first thing that God said
was not good was for man to be alone.
2. Covenant community (Gen 9:17; Ex 19:5-6; 2 Sam 7:5-16; Jer 31:31-34)
God created the model community by making a covenant with Noah, Abram, David
and others.
3. Upper Room (John 20:19-20; Acts 2:1, 42-47) The natural response of
the disciples was to gather together. Remember that Jesus promised "Whenever
2 or 3 are gathered in my name, I will be with them (Mt 18:20). Also the
author of Hebrews warns us "not to forsake gathering together (Heb. 10:25)
Sociological Needs are among the reasons we use small groups to help find real life
1. Loss of extended family Families are smaller, more geographically
dispersed, and with less contact between generations and distant branches.
For many it is a case of wedding and funeral contact.
2. Loss of the neighborhood ("Where everybody knows your name.") With
commuting to distant jobs, diminishing involvement in local events and
groups, with far more frequent moves, fewer of us know our neighbors, or
have social contact with them.
3. Loss of security of a lifetime job. What had been the norm has become
the exception. We are far less likely to spend our entire working life in
one career, let alone one company. The relationships we have with co-workers
are shallower, and often overlaid with competition not only for promotions,
but for keeping a position.
If you think you would like to explore the place "life groups" could have in your life, feel free to contact us. We'd love to help you find a
place in a group.
» 2009 Sunday Class Schedule
» 2009 Life Development Offerings
Ladies Bible Study
Get connected with our Tuesday Ladies Bible study. The group meets locally and the study covers a range of topics effecting today's woman of faith. Information on the Tuesday Ladies Bible Study can be found on our Calendar/Events section.
 Prayer Groups
prayer (pray ‘ er) v. The act of communicating with God, the act of petitioning God on the behalf of others.
Prayer Groups are just that. They are a time of coming together for corporate prayer and bonding with fellow seekers. These groups usually meet at the church. If you have a desire to learn how to pray or increase your prayer life you will want to get involved in one of your prayer groups.
Childrens
Our programs for kids provides high energy classes for children from K through 5th grade. Our goal is to see kids connect with God through His word and lively worship. It is our desire that the training they receive here will be taken with them throughout their lives
Youth
We offer a wide array of activities and services in the hope of reaching out to, connecting with, and discipling young men and women in junior high and high school.
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