Morningside Community Church

When I was at my previous church in Wyoming… we had a strong emphasis on Small Group Ministry.   I have been involved in one for most of my 20 years as a Christian.   However… we have not been able to maintain that same emphasis for long here at Morningside.   We organized a few for our 40 Days of Purpose campaign in 2005… had a few more in 2006… had some in early 2007… but, most died out when summer hit last year.   I miss being in a Small Group.   They are such a great connection to people… and I believe we have lost much of that connection to others in recent years.   Small Groups help us encourage one another’s faith (Heb 3:12-14)… promote love and good works (Heb 10:24-25)… and to carry each other’s burdens (Gal 6:2).   That’s what God wants for us… but, I find myself wanting to email folks at times rather than call them because I don’t want to take the time to engage in a 2-way conversation.   And along with email… texting has now become one of the main forms of communication among those with cell phones… we don’t even use the phones to talk anymore… we just use them to text!!   I have to admit… although I have received a few text messages… I have never sent one and don’t even think I know how!!…

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