Community Groups - Engage Community Church of Carlisle, PA

When we think about the season of winter, often times we think of it as a time where we hunker down and shift into survival mode until the newness of spring rolls around. The truth is there’s much that happens in these cold dark months. As Parker Palmer suggests, “Despite all appearances nature is not dead in winter – it has gone underground to renew itself and prepare for spring. Winter is a time when we are admonished and even inclined, to do the same for ourselves.”

Important things are happening in the dark and cold that prepare us for the new growth and abundance of spring. As a church body, we’re looking to this season as a time to grow in depth and strength in preparation for a season of renewed growth and outreach.

One of the best ways to experience growth is to join a community group. Community groups will be meeting every week or every other week (depending on the group) starting Jan. 15th.

Community Groups @ Engage
(These groups are made up of 10-20 people who commit to meet together for the semester)

Leaders	Focus	Location/ Other	Description	Day/ Time	Childcare
Paul and Kim Sokolofsky And Jeremy and Brenda Reyes	General	8 Hope Drive, Boiling Springs PA, 17007 Potluck. Bring a dish to share	A group of all ages, some of our older senior members, some younger families, some with kids, some without.	Sundays 5:30-7:30	Yes
Harold and Jan Travis	General	806 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle PA 17013 Pizza $3.00 / person, optional bring a dish to share	A group of all ages, some of our older senior members, some younger families, some with kids, some without.	Sundays 4-6 pm	Yes. $3.00 donation
Tom Kaden and Jeff Slye	Young Adult/ College	305 Tichy Drive, Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065 Food is provided	A group of younger adults in their 20’s and early 30’s and college students.	Sundays 1pm	no
Nate and Jessie Hempel and Tricia Cressler	General	515 Thornwood Ln. Carlisle, PA 17013 Food is provided	A group of couples with or without kids, singles, and older 40+	Friday 6pm	Yes
Kristin Tuckey	Ladies Study Group	8 Hope Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007	This group meets weekly Thursday mornings. Book, “What Women Fear”	Thursdays 9:15- 11am	Yes. $3.00 donation
Mark Mateya	Financial Peace	Engage Church 320 Louther St. Down in kids area	This group begins February 20th and goes weekly until May 14th (13 weeks)	Mondays 6:00 pm	no

So why should I join a community group at Engage? Community groups really do form the backbone of Engage. This is where friendships are formed and relationships develop (BE), where we go a little deeper with each other and interact on more personal level about life’s issues and have fun together in community (Explore), and it is where we learn what it means to follow Jesus better (Inspire Life). People come to Engage for many reasons, but one of the main reasons they stay is that they become connected to a community. No matter where you are on your journey of faith you are welcome to be a part of a group.

So what do community groups do and where do they meet? Community groups meet at regularly planned times every week or every two weeks for a period of about 2 hours. Meetings typically take place in a home or other comfortable setting. Often groups may share a meal. Childcare may or may not be provided. Each group will look a little different, reflecting the style and interests of those involved, but each meeting will include the following core components:

1. Checking In- a casual time for connecting and reflecting on the week(s) since the last meeting

2. Study or Discussion-often revolving around a passage from the bible or involving a deeper look into the topic from Sunday’s sermon.

3. Prayer-spending time sharing needs, hopes and dreams before God.

4. Service and Outreach—this may include caring for individuals within the group or joining with groups serving within the larger community. Our desire is that everything we learn would have application and impact in the world beyond ourselves.

So when can I start? Everyone is welcome to join a group at any point in a semester; in fact, we encourage our groups to keep multiplying and inviting in new members. We invite you to check out each group individually so you can decide which group is a good fit for you and your family. Check out our church calendar via the church website @ engagecommunitychurch.com for more information.

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