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Living in the Power of CovenantOne of the key measurements of a disciple of Jesus Christ is how he or she relates to other believers. It is so important that Jesus Christ himself spoke passionately about it throughout his ministry life. As we experience the Christ through his teachings, it is virtually impossible to miss the importance of covenant to Him. He calls us to be passionate about others, compassionate towards others, and forgiving despite others. This is so important to him that even his own life reflects the genius of his message. The cross is foundational to covenant and the evidence of authentic love is that Jesus Christ offers himself for others. I believe that covenant is a clear measurement of what is healthy in the life of a disciple. Thus, the local church must make important the equipping of her members in the area of covenant. Small groups become a powerful and helpful tool in equipping believers to live out the mandate of covenant. For within small groups, no one can hide. Everyone is accountable to everyone else. Within the group, each member is given the responsibility of caring and sharing, for the good of the whole. Covenant then is nurtured and massaged within each member, growing each for the greater assignment of witnessing to the lost.
As a Senior Pastor committed to the model of small groups, I want to encourage each of you to make yourself available to School of Discipleship (SOD). Know that each of us is called to be functional and healthy in covenant. Know, as well, that Christ will require of us that our relationships are reflective of his love and his commitment to our salvation. So join us and grow with us as we live in the power of covenant.
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In School Of Discipleship (SOD) We:
ENCOUNTER
WITH GOD
through
Life-Changing
BIBLE STUDY
SOD leads us in studying the
scriptures and applying
them, out of a submission and sincere desire to please God, so that
our minds are renewed and our lives transformed
by the truth.
(Romans 12:1; John 8:31-32)
ENGAGE
in a lifestyle of REACHING
SOD helps us to adequately
understand our faith and position with God and how to confidently
share it with others of different faiths, backgrounds and experiences
so that they are won to Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
SERVING
others for
JESUS CHRIST
SOD gives us a platform
for intentionally organizing our resources of time, talents and
treasure to help meet the physical needs and support the spiritual
needs of those in our groups, in our ministry and in our community.
(1
Peter 4:9-11; Acts 2:44-45)
MAKE
Genuine FRIENDS
SOD nurtures an atmosphere
of companionship, camaraderie, covering and protection for us as
we
give ourselves to a spirit of love and meaningful friendships with
other godly people.
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12;
John 15:12-13)
SOD
Adult (Age 18 and older)
classes meet on Tuesday mornings from 11AM–12Noon
and in the evening from
6:45PM-8:30PM.
SOD
Youth and Children’s (Ages 12-17)classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00PM-8:30PM.
Children
(Age 11 and under)
Get age groups and studies from
Rev. De’Borah D. Smith
As part of your commitment to
God and the St. Paul Church,
you commit to consistent weekly participation in your SOD covenant group, which consists
of: seeking God with others in focused Bible Study, learning
ways to Reach Lost People and inviting others to Christian discipleship, exploring how you are uniquely designed, so that your gifts are used to Serve the Christian Community, being
open, friendly, and "real", and making Genuine Friendships
with other Christians a top priority in your life.
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