small groups guide of fremont presbyterian church
DESCRIPTION
This is a guide to the various small groups offerings at Fremont Presbyterian Church in Sacramento, CA. We hope that this would be helpful to you as you consider how you will participate in the small groups ministry at Fremont.TRANSCRIPT
GROUPS GUIDEYOUR VERY OWN PASSPORT TO COMMUNITY
fremont presbyterian
MAY YOU DISCOVER A PLACE OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN LIVE-OUT YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST.
WELCOME TO GROUP LIFE
welcome to small groups
Small group communities at fremont offer many opportunities to live out your faith with others. There is nothing more rewarding than discovering a healthy small group home where you can grow spiritually. Be excited about taking the next step and joining a small group at fremont. Let us know how we can support you on this journey.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST TOGETHER?
email: [email protected]
SMALL GROUPS ATAP small groups
men’s trekwomen’smariners
community life groups
ATAP small groups
ABOUT
ATAP (any time any place) small groups are varied in their nature. They meet in homes, coffee shops; basically any time & any place. These groups are started by fremonters and many of them are open for new members. A small group can have bible study, book study, a shared mission, etc.
GETTING STARTED
regroup - Periodically we host a five-week orientation for those who want to start a new group or for groups who want a refresher. If you’re interested in attending regroup, contact us either by phone or email to be put on the list.
contact our groups team - Let us know how you would most like to get involved. This can entail trying out or visiting a group, attending a groups orientation or starting your own small group. We can provide all the small group curriculum, ideas on locations to meet and resources to help you along the way.
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men’s trek
Trek is a group of men, of all ages, who meet at Hoppy Brewing Company every Friday morning from 6:15 - 7:45 am to support each other through fellowship, scripture and prayer. After a short devotional and prayer, participants then break into small groups of 4-8 to connect, encourage and grow in faith.
GETTING STARTED
join us - no sign-up is required, just show-up Friday mornings at Hoppy Brewing Company
bonus - bagels & coffee are provided
get plugged in - once you arrive, someone will link you up with a small group
women’s groups
It is the goal of women’s groups that each and every woman become involved and actively participate in Bible Study for the purpose of deepening their faith and understanding of God’s word and to mature in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
GETTING STARTED
join or start a group - contact us if you are interested in joining or helping to start a women’s small group
other opportunities - there are several other women’s small groups that are tailored to meet the needs of practically anyone who is interested in getting involved
ABOUTABOUT TREK
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HOPPY’S BREWING COMPANY6300 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CAnear 65th Street (next to Office Depot), in East Sac
mops - mom’s of all seasons of life are welcome every-other monday morning 9:15-11:15 (childcare provided)
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mariners
Mariners is a collection of groups referred to as ‘ships’ who are organized into ‘fleets’, each with their own captains and first mates. They are fellowship based groups that encompass various age groups. Each group determines it’s own activities and mission involvement, so there are a wide-diversity of people involved. The most fun is when, once a year, the whole fleet comes together for a celebration that is known as the mariner’s banquet.
GETTING STARTED
join or visit a ‘ship’ - contact us if you are interested in joining or visiting an existing ship/small group
build a ‘ship’ - do you sometimes wonder if the old saying is true, “if you build, it they will come”? - we’ve disovered that’s the best way to learn the ‘ropes’, so let us know if you feel like God might be wanting you to ‘build a boat’
ABOUT
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community life groups
Community Life Groups is an exciting weekly opportunity to explore what it means to follow Christ in community with others. Each evening begins with a community gathering that includes a brief message and prayer. For the majority of the evening the community breaks into groups of 8-12 persons to connect, pray, engage with relevant materials/content and to grow in faith.
GETTING STARTED
details - meets every Sunday night from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Geneva Room at fremont (childcare is proivded)
join a group - just drop by at the beginning of the evening and someone will help you find your group
ABOUT
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FREMONT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH5770 CARLSON DRIVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819(916) 452-7132
www.fremontpres.org
FAQ
who do I contact for more information?call (916) 452-7132 or send an email [email protected] if you are interested in joining or starting a small group and indicate which small group you are interested in. a small groups coordinator will connect with you
are there other small group opportunities?yes, this is only a sampling of the many small groups opportunities available at fremont (some examples include youth small groups, seniors small groups and many others).email us for more information.
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do I have to be a member of fremont?no, small groups at fremont are open to anyone from the community to join
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SMALL GROUPS ARE THE PLACE THAT WE
CAN GROW IN FAITH,SUPPORT EACH
OTHER, AND LEARN TO LIVE AS THE BODY
OF CHRIST.
start your journey of faith
Every time that you step outside your front-door, you have an opportunity for adventure. Try turning your welcome mat around today and consider yourself being welcomed into a beautiful and exciting world created and prepared by God just for you. But, the human journey should not be a selfish one. When we start to realize how wonderful God is, we are then compelled to share that ‘good news’ with everyone we meet. In Jesus Christ, we are able to truly perceive and become a ‘part’ of God’s work in the world. And...
TOGETHER
CHRIST CALLS US TO LIVE IN COMMUNITY WITH
EACH OTHER
“let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:24-25
