
Neighborhood Groups
In response
to the continuing growth of Northern Hills Fellowship, the Caring Committee
developed a program called Neighborhood Care Groups. The congregation
was divided into groups based on geographical regions, with the goal of
improving ministry within the Fellowship.
The Neighborhood
Groups provide the opportunity for members living near each other to get
to know one another better; to celebrate together; to support each other
in times of need; to welcome new members into the Fellowship; and to reach
out to the larger community.
Each Group
decides for itself where and how often to meet, and chooses activities
of common interest. Possibilities include pot-luck suppers, game nights,
sporting events, holiday celebrations, museum outings, birthday parties,
and whatever else appeals to the participants. Groups may also decide
to join together to work on a project to benefit the community.
The most
important part of the Neighborhood Care Groups is for everyone in the
congregation to have access to support, fellowship, and connectedness.
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