3/3 Group Format

Week of 3/29

Announcements and Updates:

  • Easter Fast

    • 3/30-4/3 5 day rhythm of prayer and fasting before Easter

    • Setting aside five days to make extra space for and seek God—refocusing our hearts on Jesus, His sacrifice, and the power of His love.

  • Easter Weekend

    • 🙏 Night of Worship 🙏

      • Friday 4/3 6:30pm @City Church

      • childcare for kids 0-5, older kids in service with parents

    • 🐰 Block Party 🐰

      • Saturday 4/4 3:30pm (2:30pm for set up)

      • Serving —all hands on deck to help!!

      • Who are you inviting?? (invite cards and digital)

    • ✝️ Easter ✝️

      • Sunday 4/5

      • Photo opportunities

      • Who are you inviting?? (invite cards and digital)

  • Next week is off week!

    • Reminder that there is no City Group meeting next week

LOOK BACK (1/3 OF YOUR TIME)

As you gather, share a meal, or snacks & refreshments. Open your time together in prayer 🙏

Care & Connect

  • Share your name and something you’re grateful/thankful for 🎉

  • Share something causing you stress/anxiety. 😓

    • Is there anything this group can do to help with some of the needs mentioned? 🤲

  • How did your “I Will…” statement go from last week? 🤷‍♂️

  • Did You share your story, or God's story with anyone? 📣

LOOK UP (1/3 OF YOUR TIME)

Read & Discuss

This Weeks Passage: Luke 7:36-50

  1. Pause for a 30 second breath prayer - “Holy Spirit, Come” 🕊️

  2. Read the passage in 2-3 different translations 📖

  3. What does this passage teach us about God and People? 🤔

  4. What does this passage teach us about the life that God wants us to live? 🏃‍♂️

LOOK FORWARD (1/3 OF YOUR TIME)

Obey - Share - Pray (never skip)

  1. If necessary, split up into smaller groups to make sure everyone has time to share and pray. 🪑

  2. Pause and have everyone in the group pray for the Spirit to show them how to answer these questions: 🕊️

  3. How will you obey this passage? 🏃‍♂️

  4. Create an “I Will…” statement and write it down. ✍️

  5. Who will you share your story or God's story with this week? 📣

  6. Is there a struggle you need to share? 🏋️

  7. Is the Holy Spirit saying anything specific on behalf of another that needs to be shared? 🕊️

Pray for One Another 🙏

  1. Ask God to give them the strength to be obedient to their commitments. 💪

  2. Ask God to prepare the hearts of the people who will be hearing about Jesus through them this week. ♥️

  3. Blessing, Prophecy, Word of Knowledge, etc. 📣