Archive for July, 2008
Social Justice Film Series
Monday, July 28th, 2008Next week is the first ever Evergreen Film Series! Each night, starting Tuesday the 5th, we will show a documentary, then lead a discussion about the documentary. I would encourage you to come to multiple nights and to make this a Journey Group activity. Especially to those groups which will be meeting on the nights [...]
Why Do We Have Groups?
Saturday, July 19th, 2008Why do we have groups at Evergreen? I’ve posted a discussion of this question here. Here’s the reader’s digest version of that post:
Are groups primarily for organizing Evergreen into smaller groups for pastoral care purposes? For discipleship and spiritual growth? Or to facilitate community? Most churches with small groups are focused on [...]
Journey Groups, Cliques, and Growth
Sunday, July 13th, 2008What is the purpose of our journey groups? Are they intended to be long-term homes for fellowship and spiritual growth? If so, how do we start new ones for new people? How do we avoid the formation of cliques, especially if there is a healthy group which has been meeting for years without any newcomers?
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Compelled by the Spirit
Monday, July 7th, 2008Ed’s sermon Sunday focused on the overall vision for the Church to restore Creation. It also provided food for thought for people who are either pursuing God’s dream or trying to discover God’s dream - again with the Emotional Pathway! If you’re looking for a way to engage your Journey Group with the Emotional Pathway, [...]