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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Small Group Ministry

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.  Acts 2:42 (NIV)

While this verse was penned 2000 years ago to describe the early church, at Shepherd’s Grace Church we believe it describes our fellowship of believers as well.  While we can experience some of this on Sunday mornings before, during and after the worship service, we feel that the sweetest fellowship occurs in small group settings.  At Shepherd’s Grace, we call our small groups “Flocks” in keeping with our church’s identity.

Flocks are lead by couples who have demonstrated strong faith, dedicated service, and hearts full of caring.  Flocks usually meet in the leader’s home or the home of another member.  Some flocks enjoy a meal together while others share a dessert or snack.  Some flocks incorporate times of worship in song.  All flocks spend time in the Word and in prayer for one another and the needs of the larger body.  

Each flock has its own identity and structure.  Individuals and families are encouraged to visit one or more flocks before joining one.  Consistent participation in one flock is encouraged to allow the deepening of the ties that bind us together.

Below is a list of flock leaders along with information about where and when they meet.  Feel free to use the printed church directory to contact them directly.



The Tomsheck's Flock

Leaders: Matt and Deb Tomsheck

They typically meet on the third Wednesday of each month.  They rotate the meetings in the homes of the members.   Currently, the group is going through a Navigators study book.  The meetings close with the sharing of concerns and requests followed by prayer. Each month they also have a social gathering in a member's home, at a local restaurant, or sometimes even at a sporting event.



The Pavlak's Flock

Leaders: Brian and Peggy Pavlak

Their flock meets once a month for fellowship and prayer/worship. Meetings are on the last Sunday of every month at 1:00pm, typically in the Pavlak's home in Wadsworth off of Medina Line Road.  They also try to perform one service project each month as a group.

 

 



The Aguiar's Flock

Leaders:  Manuel and Marcia Aguiar

The Aguiar Flock meets on the second Sunday of the month after morning service.  They often meet in the Aguiar's home in south Medina and like to rotate to other flock members home's when possible.  Their meetings are a time of fellowship, food, and games ending with worship and prayer.



The Uveges' Flock

Leaders: Tom and Linda Uveges

This group meets on the first Friday of every month. The meeting locations is rotated among member's home.