Wednesday, June 21, 2006

EDGE Session IV

Listen to Session 4 — Gathering people
Watch the EDGE Overview (Flash Presentation)

EDGE Missional Communities...
Encourage one another
As the gathering begins, spend time making sure everyone feels welcome.
· Get to know everyone by name. & talk about life.
· Eat meals together
· Have fun! Play games & use Ice-breakers
· Worship God through singing, scripture reading, or prayer, & sharing good things God has done
Discover God’s Word
Read or listen to the Bible (or watch Biblical scenes) and discuss…
· What did you like best?
· What did you like least?
· What did you not understand?
· What did you learn about God?
· What do you need to do about this?
· Choose a phrase or verse to take with you and meditate on this week.

Grow into Christ likeness
Ask questions which promote application of God’s word.: Spending time with God, Godly character and actions should be visible fruit.
· Since we last met, have you completed your Bible reading goal?
· Share any adjustments the Holy Spirit is leading you to make.
· Share victories you have experienced because of obedience.
· Share ways this group can pray for you as you obey Christ.

EXIT into their world
Make sure to remember our task – to be God’s ambassadors. Spend time praying for your EXIT Strategy:
E Essential Pray for the lost
X Christ Serve the lost
I Intentional Share the good news
T Truth Invite

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