Life is meant to be experienced together.
What are Connect Groups?
Connect Groups (CG) are three or more people who meet regularly for a set number of weeks around a special interest. They are intended to help us connect with God and others throughout the week. All are welcome!
What are the Connect Groups Being Offered?
We are excited to offer the following connect groups. See below to find out more about the groups!
Just Show Up
Organizer: Doreen Au
Times: Thursday evenings, 7:00pm-8:00pm (online)
Dates: September 7 - November 16
Book: "The Power to Change” by Craig Groeschel
Description:
Feeling stuck no matter how hard you try to make positive changes in your life? You can start living the life you want through the practical, biblical, and highly doable strategies in The Power to Change.
Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, wanting to change, and trying to change, but not changing. Craig Groeschel knows what it's like to be caught in that demoralizing cycle. That was his own story--until he discovered practical principles for experiencing lasting change. Since then, Craig has helped countless others find true change in their relationships, habits, and thoughts.
In The Power to Change, Craig helps you understand:
How God's power, not your willpower, leads to true transformation
The real reasons you do what you do
Why falling isn't failure
The power of creating small habits that lead to big change
How to choose what you want most over what you want now
A powerful blend of biblical wisdom and fascinating psychology, The Power to Change includes helpful exercises, real-life stories, and life-changing spiritual insights. Whether you are trying to lose weight, breathe new life into your marriage, read the Bible more, get out of debt, or give up an addiction, Craig's step-by-step, time-tested strategies will equip you to start living the life God wants for you.
Just Show Up: If you’ve never attended a Just Show Up meeting before, it’s very simple. There’s never any homework or preparation beforehand. All you have to do is Just Show Up. We will listen to one chapter together, pause for reflection, take some time for discussion, and end with prayer. We will meet every Thursday at the same time and zoom link until book completion. Just Show Up is a very comfortable and welcoming environment and if you can’t make it each week, just come when you can.
It is not required but recommended that you have your own digital version or hardcopy to follow along with the audiobook reading.
It may also be helpful to have a pen and journal handy or keep a word document open on your computer to take notes of the ways God might be speaking.
Men’s Monthly Fellowship
Organizer: Pastor Damon Au
Times: Tuesday Night, 7:00pm to 9:30pm @ Hope EFC
Dates: 1st Tuesday of Each Month
Description: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another" (Proverbs 27:17).
Iron doesn't get sharp on it's own. It needs others. So it is with you and I. Men need other men to keep our focus on God and eyes and hearts on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us in this journey to connect and do life together with other men. Be encouraged and encourage others. All are welcome.
Connect Group FAQ’S:
1. Is there a cost?
Most do not but if they do, the specific connect group will identify the cost.
2. Can I invite others?
Yes! Just have them fill out the form to sign up!
3. When do the group start?
Group times and durations vary. Please see above details.
4. How and when will they be meeting?
Some groups will meet virtually, while others will be in-person. They will meet at various times through the week. See group details to find out.
5. What if I can't go to all the weeks?
It’s always best to attend all the sessions but understand people’s schedules. Just let the connect group leader know ahead of time.
6. Can I join one than one group?
Yes, but group sizes are limited so sign up quickly to reserve your spot!