Why Small Groups Are the Place to Develop Lasting Friendships

What event did you attend the very first time you came to NorthShore? For most people, it was a Sunday Celebration. Our services are wonderful because they teach, inspire, encourage and communicate. But is there more to NorthShore than Sunday services?

We all need more than a once-a-week service can give. NorthShore is a friendly place, and almost everyone has made new friends at the service. But, for most of us, the morning welcome time and the few minutes of fellowship after the service just isn’t enough.

One of the most important goals of small groups at NorthShore is to equip you with lasting friendships. You need good friends to survive in difficult times, and thrive in good ones. Jesus often provides for us in rough times through the hands, feet and voices of close Christian friends. When that happens, you can feel God’s touch through their love, prayer, concern and words of encouragement.

There’s no better place to make new friends than in a small group. There’s often time for fellowship with other members of the group. And there’s an opportunity to form a deeper bond with other people. You can share your prayer concerns, struggles and triumphs.

Small groups are also a great place to find spiritual nourishment. And if you have more detailed questions about the Bible, groups are a good place to discover the answers. Small groups offer weekly Bible studies that help you personally apply God’s Word to everyday life. It’s the same kind of practical teaching that NorthShore emphasizes on Sunday morning. In each group, a group leader facilitates the discussion and directs a topical or Bible-book study. Developing friendships and growing in Christ are two lasting benefits of a small group. It’s just the place to go a little deeper.

Find more information about the groups at NorthShore here. For directions to any of the groups listed there, call a group leader. He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have.