Title: The Value of Connection Groups
Ref: Acts 6:1-4
The Name "Connection Groups"

1. We need to be _______________

2. We need a sense of _______________

3. We need to build _______________

When we hear of starting up something like Connection Groups we think that we are being invited to a _______________ ball.

"Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food." Acts 6:1

"And the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. 3 But select from among you, brethren, seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer, and to the ministry of the word." Acts 6:2-4

Because of the Skirmish

1. It was the beginning of the _______________ ministry

2. Role of Elder was _______________

3. Everyone benefited both _______________ _______________

4. Men got to _______________ gifts and serve in humility

5. _______________ after _______________ arose

There is no higher calling and no greater value than to _______________ God more intimately.

"House Rules for God’s Family"

_______________ one another (John 13:34)

Agape love is best experienced when we are _______________ connecting with each other.

"House Rules for God’s Family"

Love one another (John 13:34)

_______________ one another (Romans 15:7)

We are all _______________ in the making, and it is in the realm of Community that we learn to see the _______________ of God in each other’s lives.

"House Rules for God’s Family"

Love one another (John 13:34)

Accept one another (Romans 15:7)

_______________ one another (Romans 16:16)

We need to have our cups filled by those who really _______________

We were not able to care for everyone, but we were meant to care for _______________.

Thanks for the _______________!"