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John
Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, created Small Groups or
Class Meetings. In these groups, members make a commitment to meet
together, pray for each other and explore the disciplines of Christian
Spirituality. From the moment we become a believer in Jesus
Christ, we strive to grow spiritually and develop a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Each group meeting has a time of prayer, discipline study, Bible
study and sharing.
There are questions asked of each member during each meeting. The foremost is, "How is it with your soul?" This question gives members a chance to evaluate their walk, their prayer life, their study. If someone is struggling, then "What is hindering you?" may be asked. The group adds the struggles to their prayers. If someone has had a heart warming experience, an answer to prayer, a new understanding, the the group rejoices in that moment. It is the hope of the Madera United Methodist Church that Small Groups will help accomplish the mission of the UMC: "Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." |