Growth Groups

In May of this year we began a new season of small groups in houses. We are re-focusing these groups on evangelism. In the past, our small groups were more about maturing and growing our current membership. While this is good, they were not geared toward doing what we must do in order to grow - evangelize! We like to think that our groups are fresher and are starting over; that they are new. Because we are focusing on evangelism and growth in these groups we are calling them Growth Groups. We currently have 6 active Growth Groups that meet throughout the week. Some are growing more than others, but they have all seen some growth. We are very excited about these groups because we believe that they are the key to growing the family of Christ in the city of Porto Alegre.

As of last Sunday, the missionaries and the leaders and hosts of these groups are studying the book of Acts together (outside of the groups). We are searching for and learning about how the Lord grew the early church. Please pray for us to seek and recognize His guidance and wisdom as we collaborate together (Americans and Brazilians) to grow God's family.

These groups are a real adventure! I am planning on visiting each group to encourage them and see how they are doing. As I visit them I will give you an update on each one. You can catch these updates throughout the next several weeks. I will entitle them "Growth Groups: Update #_".