St. Paul’s-at-Home invites you to join a home group where you may
share in Christian community. These groups meet in a home setting. The
informality of a home allows participants to connect with each other
in significant ways. Home groups meet at least twice monthly, as
decided by the group, for devotions, caring, prayer, service and fun.
A home group will connect you to others in meaningful, caring
relationships that support your faith growth.
St. Paul’s-at-Home offers home groups for those desiring a place to
connect with others in Christian community. Conversations with others
in a Christian setting cultivate faith and disciples are formed. God
comes to use through others allowing Christian care to happen in
comfortable ways that reach out to he needs of participants.
By sharing regularly with other disciples of varying ages, you benefit
by having another family to connect with, share life experiences
together, offer spiritual support to others and gain encouragement for
your journey.
All participants are included in some way in the experience. Even the
children find a place in a home group and contribute to the dynamic of
shared life. It’s an opportunity to enjoy all God’s people.
Those interested in joining a home group should visit the display in
the narthex, complete the insert St. Paul’s in Ministry Together or
call the church office at 715.344.3557.
Testimonies The smile on a small child’s face as we
sang happy birthday for him made my day.
I have been blessed by the relaxed and warm fellowship in a home
group.
As someone whose family lives out of the area, it has been
particularly special to gather with others of all ages in our homes.
Hey! The food was great!!!
Hearing others share around simple devotions encourage my relationship
with Jesus Christ.
The intimacy and feeling of belonging that we crave for can be found
in a home group.
I enjoy and appreciate the hospitality, care and Christian friends.
Home groups at a glance
- Meets in a home setting
- Diverse, inclusive, intergenerational
- Dynamic and free flowing
- Focus on prayer, care, service, devotions and fun
- Pursue United Methodist values
- Recruits its own membership
- Relate to worship life of the church
- Cultivate spirituality
- Offer Christian care and support
- Serves as a port-of-entry for new members, visitors or students
Make up of a home group
- Couples and single parents with their children
- Elders who desire extra grandchildren
- Singles wanting social connections
- Students seeking a home away from home
Possible Format
- Connecting with each other
- Offering prayer support
- Kid’s devotion
- Devotions and dialog for adults
- Caring conversations and prayer
- Shared life experiences
Service Possibilities
- Help at a food bank
- Serve a meal at a shelter
- Volunteer at a community agency
- Assist at a church project
- Work at a mission
Fun Ideas
- Picnic and barbeque
- A social evening or a games night
- A meal at a restaurant or a potluck
- A swim, hike, bike ride or walk
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