As a church, we have just re-launched our LifeGroups around the city of Derby. We believe that small groups form an ideal way in which we can enjoy community and build friendships. So our LifeGroups exist to build community and to reach out.
I am excited to be a part of this adventure and have privileged of co-leading the city centre group with Adam. Being a city centre group, we wanted to pick a location that was accessible to those who live in that area, or have a heart to reach the inner city of Derby. We approached different coffee shops, but none seemed suitable, then we had a crazy God idea to meet in McDonalds which is right in the heart of the city. So we now have the whole of the upstairs of McDonalds as our home for LifeGroup.
This week was the first week of LifeGroups, and it was lots of fun! We had a great turn out, and people are really expectant to grow in relationship, to grow spiritually and to grow in numbers! I know Adam and I are really looking forward to see how God will use not only us, but how God will use the group. It’s a great opportunity to be able to meet in McDonalds, and we really want to make the most of it! So we will be planning many outreaches and socials. So please pray with us that God would continue to open doors; that the staff at McDonalds would ultimately be saved; and that as a result of us lifting up the name of Jesus in the city, that things start to change for the good!
We know that God has called us to change this city and we believe that this is only the beginning!
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