40-Days of Community Host TIPS – Week 6: Worshiping Together

Congratulations! We are entering the home stretch of our 40 Days of Community campaign! Isn’t it wonderful to be used by God in this milestone event in the history of our church? We will never be the same. The testimonies of God’s impact in and through our 40 Days groups are both energizing and humbling as we reflect on how God is using us to love and care for each other and those in our community.

"TIPS for Hosts" - Week 6

1. PRAY
· that each of your group members will understand the place of giving in their life
· that each group member would look for ways to continue reaching out to the community with the love of Jesus Christ.
· about continuing with the group after your 40 Days of Community participation is completed.

2. WEEK SIX - SPECIFIC TIPS:
· This week's session focuses on the purpose of worship – Worshiping Together. Today’s session focuses on developing the habit of generosity. In the Bible the word "Believe" is used 272 times; "Pray" is used 371 times; "Love" is used 714 times; but "Give" is used 2,161 times. Why? Because God is a giver, and when we give we are most like God.
· In the Connect section there are three suggested discussion points. Briefly discuss your group’s ministry plans and next steps. Take some time to share what you are learning through the devotional readings or an answer to prayer. There is also an icebreaker question to introduce the topic of giving.
· The Serving section this week it is suggested that your small group take a few minutes to thank and affirm you for your leadership in the group as the host. This may feel awkward but please allow them this moment. It is so important for people to be given the opportunity to affirm and to be affirmed. You might thank particular people in the group who have shared ownership with you – your prayer coordinator, outreach project coordinator, and ministry project coordinator.
· Leave adequate time to address the two discussion points in the Worship section. Give each person in your group the opportunity to share the most important lesson they have learned through 40 Days of Community. Then finish in prayer.