14 September, 2006 8:55 AM
LivingRoom is now three groups again.
We've been through a number of versions over the past 3.5 years:
- We started as a small group of 7 (including 1 child) in February 2003 (our goal was always to multiply rather than grow into one large group).
- We then decided to test the theory of multiplying in May 2005 and moved into three groups (I think we were 25 in number - including 5 children).
- Earlier this year we merged two of the groups together as we had a number of people traveling.
- Last night we made the decision to move back to three groups as we now have 33 people coming along (including 5 kids).
Our groups were chosen this time largely on logistical and relational lines.
The groups are:
- Two Wednesday night groups - they'll continue to meet in the evenings over either a meal or dessert in a similar style to how we've previously met
- One Sunday afternoon group - we've had an increasing amount of people with kids interested in participating with LivingRoom but a midweek night meeting just hasn't worked for them. This group will be exploring what it means to do all age worship - trying to create space for interaction between kids and adults, creating space for kids alone and for adults alone.
While we don't generally advertise for people to join LivingRoom we do have people enquire about it quite a bit. If you're one of them (or have been thinking about it) now might be a good time as our groups are new mixes of people and will spend the next few weeks working out their new rhythms and relationships which might make settling in a little easier for new people.
If you're interested - have a read of our FAQ page for some information on who we are and what we do and then feel free to shoot me an email.
Comments
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Darren: I love your idea. Blessings on it! Even though we as a church continue to meet corporately on Sunday morning, we still strongly encourage people to get together in smaller groups. Some with and some without kids. We find that when you are stuck in the same group for an extended time, your spirituality is truly tested for what it is. The other benefit is that you actually get to witness people being transformed over time. I talk about this off and on over at churchpundit.com. I would come to one of your groups, but I'm half way round the world. Keep up the good work!
churchpundit » 16 September, 2006 1:51 AM
I read an article about this in the latest edition of the Victorian Baptist Witness. It's encouraging to see the church being built outside of the confines of a church building. I pray that God will continue to bless what you're doing for Him.
Ross » 16 September, 2006 11:12 AM
Praise the Lord for His hands on Living Room. I'm so blessed to be part of it!
Kitty » 16 September, 2006 11:38 AM
Praise the Lord for His hands on Living Room. I'm so blessed to be part of it!
Kitty » 16 September, 2006 11:40 AM
I think this is a superb idea. We do this at our church as well. We call them F3 groups, which basically stands for Fully Functioning Followers. Keep up the good work. Its obvious God is really using you as you have grown quite a bit.
Scott Howard » 15 September, 2006 11:47 AM