Thoughts from the RiverPosted by Jen McCourt

The last day of our vacation I was listening to a favorite artist, Kari Jobe, when this song came on ‘Sweep Me Away’ As I listened and worked at quieting myself I asked God for a word picture to understand how He wants to sweep me away. He took me back to our family rafting

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Leader Life Group RecapPosted by Jen McCourt

Lasagna – yummy… Conversation – great… Relationship Building – priceless! 1st course: We spent time talking about the challenges we each face as leaders – both personally and with our groups. 2nd course: We talked about our groups. How we have adjusted to the group make up. Themes of struggle. Life change stories. 3rd course:

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Hiding: a film screeningPosted by Jen McCourt

Grace Chapel.  Sunday, April 3.  6:30pm. We want to be a church that is aware of global issues.  Often in America we get comfortable and forget how different are the lives and struggles of most of the rest of the world.  This film is a perfect opportunity to raise our awareness of the world around

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A Valentine’s thank you…Posted by Jen McCourt

A thank you from Windfield Village… “Dear Grace Chapel ‘Life Group’, Thank you so much for coming back to Windfield Village again this year!  Our residents were thrilled with those beautiful red roses and peppermint patties.  :) What a special treat, and we felt very special and blessed!! Thanks for your generosity and caring hearts.

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Lesson LearningPosted by Jen McCourt

As a leadership team we have been talking about issues of pride and taking offense.  Frankly, I didn’t think I was struggling much with either of these issues.  I acknowledge that I am forever prone to pride – being human and all, but really didn’t think it was something that was popping up right now.

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Leader Life Group wrap up Jan 2011Posted by Jen McCourt

Leaders: Thank you to those of you who made time to come to leader life group recently.  I pray that this finds each of you thriving in your groups.  Huge praise from this last weekend… We had many new people sign up for groups! We have also had some feedback that tied in with our

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LaunchPosted by Jen McCourt

Details: Sunday January 30 10:00 & 12:00 For new groups and groups that are opening you are welcome to decorate your table and provide a nice treat for people who come and visit your table. Encourage your existing group member to not congregate in front of the table even though you have treats. We want

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Next Leader Life Group Jan 19 & 20Posted by Jen McCourt

Details: Wednesday 19 Or Thursday 20 7:00PM 18363 SW Timbrel Lane Sherwood OR 97140 There will be no childcare Bring your Bible Look forward to another night of great discussion, spiritual enrichment and treats! Your community team

Responses From The Last Leader Life GroupPosted by Jen McCourt

Here are a few comments from the last leader life group! If you didn’t come for the evening we had a great time sharing about discipleship I appreciated the emphasis on the role of prayer and scripture in our time together.  As a leader it’s easy to get caught up in good/hard stuff (curriculum, serve events, people’s problems)

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