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Community Groups
“What life have you if you have not life
together? There is no life that is
not in community, and no community not lived in praise of God.” - T.S. Eliot
Christianity
is about community – a group of people who share engaging, sacrificial and
loving relationships together.
Contrary to American individualism, the message of the Bible is never
just about “me and Jesus.” Rather,
we read the Bible and are confronted with a vocabulary of salvation that
focuses on the whole not just the individual. All echo the covenant promise of God, “I will be your God
and you will be my people.” We
might even say it like this: “Community is the goal of the Gospel.”
Connecting with people makes all the difference and
one of the key ways for you to connect at East Lanier is by getting involved in
one of our Community Groups.
E.L.C.G.’s are a way for you to build lasting
relationships in our church. The
groups consist of 5-7 families coming together in people’s homes to experience
community through fellowship, prayer, bible study and outreach. Community
Groups will help you grow in your spiritual-life and challenge you to think
about the surrounding community. The purpose statement is: “We gather
together as a community to experience Jesus Christ in our midst ministering to
us and through us to one another so that our lives and communities are changed.”
Currently there are 6 groups meeting. They meet in various areas around our
community twice a month. I
encourage you to think about how you and your family can be involved in one of
our Community Groups. If you have any questions on how you can get involved, please call at the office 770-945-7800 or you can send e-mail to tstiff@eastlanier.org
Vision and Philosophy of Community Groups
Adult Teaching
Adult Teaching Communities present opportunities to study the Bible and develop new friendships. The Communities are meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:30 to study a variety of different topics.
Women's Ministry
Bible Study
Our women are currently meeting together in homes to do a study called,
"Gospel Transformation." This study is both encouraging and
challenging to those who are apart. We have studies in the morning and in the
evening.
Play Group
The women also meet for play
groups weekly. The kids are always on the go, but it is a great way to connect
with women in your own lifestage and beyond. They meet at parks like Bogan and
in the summer at places like Lake Lanier Islands.
The Jungle Children's Ministry of ELCC
Kids need to have a place where
they can have a blast and at the same time learn about their relationship with
God. Here at East Lanier we provide an atmosphere to accomplish both of those
goals. Our trainded leaders teach our kids the rich truths in God's word in a
way that will make them want to come back for more. As we invest in their
lives, we want them to clearly see their need for God's saving frace. We also
want them to understand that true satisfaction in life can only come from a
relationship with Jesus Christ.
Because we believe that God uniquely equips parents to raise their children, our ministry is saturated with parents who love their kids and who will love yours as well. We look forward to serving you in any way that we can.
Children's Ministry and Events
Sunday School
Quarterly Special Events
Parent Training and Bible Studys
Summer Backyard Bible Clubs
Ministry to Families
Chain Reaction is our discipleship environment where we focus on in-depth teaching of the gospel, with students grouped by age and gender. We meet on Sunday evenings from 5:00-7:00 pm (7:00-9:00pm during summer.)
Visit the Chain Reaction Blogspot at http://elccym.wordpress.com/
“From the front page of the newspaper to the deep, hidden corners of
the human heart a cry is going up. It’s
the searching, longing cry of a culture and, in fact, a world in crisis. Where is the hope? Where is the peace? Where
is the purpose and meaning for life here in the real world? The answer lies beyond the reaches of
governmental policies and great humanitarian efforts, as needed and as good as
these may be. It lies in a lowly
manger, a cruel cross, and an empty tomb.
For it is here that we see the kingdom of heaven bursting onto the scene
of what has often been called
the ‘real world.’”
Steven
Curtis Chapman
The Purpose of ChainReaction is to present Jesus Christ in a clear, positive and relevant way to middle and high school students.
The objective of the student ministry of ELCC is to develop disciples of
Jesus Christ. A disciple is a person
that:
Checkpoints
that
reveal what a healthy student disciple looks like:
#1 Authentic Worship: Glorifying God by living
a life of faith and repentance
#2 Spiritual Disciplines:
Seeing life
with God’s eyes
#3 Moral Boundaries: Paving the way for
intimacy
#4 Healthy Friendships: Choosing friends for life
#5 Wise Choices: Walking wisely in a
fool’s world
#6 Ultimate Authority: Finding freedom under God
#7 Others First: Considering others before
yourself
Based on
the book: “The Seven Checkpoints” ,By
Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall