“Community matters. That’s about like saying oxygen matters. As our lungs require air, so our souls require what only community provides. We were designed by our Trinitarian God (who is himself a group of three persons in profound relationship with each other) to live in relationship. Without it, we die. It’s that simple. Without community where we know, explore, discover, and touch one another, we experience isolation and despair that drive us in wrong directions, that corrupt our efforts to live meaningfully and to love well.” (The Connecting Church, by Randy Frazee. Taken from the forward written by Larry Crabb, page 13.)

From this text, it is clear that loving God and loving each other should be at the top of our “To Do” lists. How can we learn to love God and each other better? I think a great way is by building committed friendships with others each week in one of our small groups.

“When it comes to our health, our education, or the forging of personal relationships, we are so often in a hurry to get to where we want to end up that we take shortcuts and end up regretting it. How often have we said to our doctor, our accountant, or our clergyman, “Do I really have to go to all this trouble? Isn’t there an easier way to accomplish this?” And the answer has been virtually the same one as the child gave the traveler: “Yes, there are shortcuts but they will end up being longer, harder, and more expensive in the end.” (Taken from “The Lord is my Shepherd; Healing Wisdom of the 23rd Psalm”, by Rabbi Harold Kushner.)

While the people, the leader and the focus make each small group unique, the goal is always the same: helping one another grow in our ability to love God and each other better.

Why not begin looking for a small group this week?

Ongoing Small Groups...
Please note: You may want to give a call ahead of time in case of meeting changes!

Tuesday
Interactive Prayer Group, 9:30AM
Main focus of the group will be intercessory prayer with a brief study each week from "Psalms Prayer from the Heart" by Eugene Peterson.
For more info please contact Holly Schreck at 508-852-3272 or email Holly or email Mildred Emmons.

Wednesday
Holliston Small Group
Wednesday, 6:15-8:30pm
What's God saying at the movies? Dinner, Discussion and Dedication to Prayer.  Currently watching The New Star Trek Movie, “Origins”.  Jump in anytime.  Bring your appetite at 6:30pm.
For more info contact us at 508-483-8075 or email Carol or email Tom.

Thursday
Framingham Kinship, 7-9PM
At Don and Pat Richards'.
For the first term, John Nicol is facilitating a study on the Gospel of John, in which we are looking to better understand the heart of Jesus. Come join us in worship, Bible study, prayer, and fellowship! (For details please contact John at 508-877-9167 or Don at 508-309-4749).

Friday
MedwayKinship
At Janice & Jerry Smith's
Led by Richard Vanderpool
1st & 3rd Friday’s, 7:30-9PM
For more info email Richard , email Janice or call the Smith house 508-533-2689.