Committed to Caring For You:

YOU ARE INVITED …
to become part of a H.O.M.E. Group

It is our desire to see every adult attend a H.O.M.E. Group to ensure that they are cared for.

A - H.O.M.E. Group gives you a sense of belonging and the assurance that you have somewhere to go in times of need or rejoicing. It is good to know that you are a part of something bigger.

It is impossible for the Senior Pastor to personally shepherd every person in our church body, which is why we have Elders & H.O.M.E. Group Leaders that we call Shepherding Couples. Our hope is to ensure that no one would slip through the cracks and be left feeling alone in the crowd.

Please consider becoming part of a group who can pray for you, care for you, and lovingly support you in your daily life. There is a group who can benefit from your participation

WHY should there be small H.O.M.E. Groups?

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 More are better than one for improved productivity, for help in time of need, for warmth, for fellowship, for protection.

Exodus 18:17-26 Moses was encouraged to choose capable leaders to be involved in caring for the needs of the community.

Jesus’ small group was a group of 12.

The early church is our model.

Acts 2:42-47 The early believers met together to praise God, pray, learn, share, & encourage each other in temple courts & in their homes.

Acts 20:20 Apostle Paul taught in various homes.

Hebrews 10:24-25 Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love & good deeds. And let us not give up meeting together … let us encourage one another ...

WHO is eligible to join a H.O.M.E. Group?

YOU ARE !

WHAT is a H.O.M.E. Group?

A SAFE PLACE FOR:

• belonging
• openness and trust
• mutual accountability
• those seeking to know Christ
• those with personal struggles
• effective pastoral care
• non-threatening friendship and evangelism
• those wanting to grow in their walk with the Lord

WHAT do H.O.M.E. Groups do?

GET TOGETHER TO:

• pray for each other
• read and study the Bible
• assist each other with day-to-day needs
• help out in the community
• share insights and experiences
• provide encouragement
• have fun, food, and fellowship
  

WHERE do H.O.M.E. Groups meet?

Usually in the leader’s home or another Host home.

Some groups alternate between each others’ homes.

WHEN do H.O.M.E. Groups meet?

Usually once weekly, for approximately two hours.

2008 H.O.M.E. GROUPS
Leadership & Meeting Time:

Alternating Sundays (after church)
Wayne & Dianna Borthwick

Monday evening
Tony & Jenn Boschmann

Tuesday evening
Pastor Henry & Judy Klassen
Larry & Dona Dees
Norm & Karen Nicholson

Wednesday evening
Ray & Maureen Hanson combined with Les & Susan Molnar
Corney & Aggie Pauls combined with Stan & Leona Sharkey
Bill & Laura Fehr

Thursday evening
Al & Gwen Pauls
Ian & Val Robins (alternating Thursday evenings)(meet at the Lake)

Friday evening
Ted & Linda Martens

For more information on HOW to * join a H.O.M.E. Group or * become a Leader

Contact:
CURRENT H.O.M.E. GROUP COORDINATOR
Larry Dees
442-0622
or
Gospel Chapel—church office
442-5148