7/30/2019 Weekly HG Guide
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Become
Beyond
January 13-19, 2013BelongWelcome
This week we begin a 3 week journey through Philippians 1,
leading us to follow the road to spiritual renewal. Along this
journey were exploring PBCs spiritual pathway. Our journey
begins with BELONG & a look at Biblical Community.
Opening Prayer
Thank the Lord for the grace that He has given each of us so
that we might belong to Him. Ask God to open our hearts to
experience true biblical community within the church and within
our Home Group.
Family Time
A) What does it mean to BELONG? What are some teams or clubs
that you have belonged to? What does it mean to be-
long to God? What does it mean to belong to PBC? What does it
mean to belong to our Home Group?
B) Pauls prayer for the church in Philippi gives us an example
of a prayer that we can pray for our church & our HG.
Leaderwrite a letter to your HG & read it to them. Begin
with the phrase I thank my God every time I remember of you
(Phil 1:3). Continue by praying for individuals & the group
as a whole. Identify positive contributions to biblical commu-
nity. Affirm ways that theyre living as partners in Gods grace,
contributing to the fellowship in the HG, & sharing the
love
of Christ with other people. You could also have each member of
the group write their own letters.
Kids Time
A) This week the Bible showed us that it is important to pray
for other people. When Paul prayed for people he did it with
joy. What things in your life bring you joy? How can you pray
with joy for other people? Have the children identify special
people in their lives who they should pray for. Leaderconclude
in prayer & encourage children to say Thank you for
_________ as part of their prayer.
B) Creative project Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Materials
needed: One large piece of butcher block paper, several
pieces of yellow construction paper, tape or glue, & crayons
or markers. Cut the pieces of construction of paper in half,
give each child a half a sheet,. Have them write their names in
the middle. They can then draw pictures or write words
that show how they can share the love of Christ with others (at
home, at school, in the community, in the world). Attach
all yellow bricks onto the piece of butcher block paper. The
yellow brick road shows the powerful impact your HG can
have when we partner together!
Adult Time
A) What does it mean when Paul says I have you in my heart (Phil
1:7) & I long for all of you with the affection of Christ
Jesus (Phil 1:8)? What would it look like to have the same
affections for people in the church? For people in our HG?
What hinders you from having these affections?
B) Discuss how we build a stronger partnership in the gospel
within our HG. In what ways can we encourage each other?
In what ways can we physically help each other? How can we
improve the way we pray for each other?
Prayer Time
Lord, thank You that you first loved us & that You saved us.
Thank you for our church & the HG You placed us in so that
we might experience true Biblical community. Please remove all
barriers that hinder us from loving each other. Amen.
Community Calendar
Will your HG host a Super Bowl party together? The date is
Sunday, February 3! This could be a great time to invite some-
one to your HG who has not yet found a place to BELONG! Share
this opportunity with the members of your group!
Church Calendar
The Womens Retreat isFebruary 15-17! Cost ranges from $135-$215
depending on the accommodations you choose..
Get the ladies in your HG to register on the church website on
the Events page ASAP. Space is limited.
