Are You in an S-Group?

ser•en•dip•i•ty 1. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.
2. The fact or occurrence of such discoveries.
3. An instance of making such a discovery.

Word History: We are indebted to the English author Horace Walpole for the word serendipity, which he coined in one of the 3,000 or more letters on which his literary reputation primarily rests. In a letter of January 28, 1754, Walpole says that "this discovery, indeed, is almost of that kind which I call Serendipity, a very expressive word." Walpole formed the word on an old name for Sri Lanka, Serendip. He explained that this name was part of the title of "a silly fairy tale, called The Three Princes of Serendip: as their highnesses traveled, they were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things which they were not in quest of...." (Dictionary.com)

Serendipity is what happens when two or three get together and share their lives and the Holy Spirit does something beautiful when you least expect it.

God created us… you and me… as well as the entire universe for ONE purpose and ONE purpose only… RELATIONSHIPS. For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever would trust in Him should not perish but have eternal LIFE.

LIFE is about RELATIONSHIPS. Mark 3:14-15 MSG--- “He settled on twelve, and designated them apostles. The plan was that they would be with Him, and He would send them out to proclaim the Word.”

Jesus called people to follow HIM… to learn what life is all about by being WITH HIM and watching how He lived and related to people. Proverbs 27:17 MSG--- “You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another.” We glean from one another treasures of life whenever two or three are gathered together to just BE WITH ONE ANOTHER. Just get together and the Holy Spirit will do the rest. I promise. Try it and see.

One of the best ways to get started with an S-Group (serendipity, share, small group… “S” for short) is to have a Round Robin group with 4 assigned meetings once a month, or more often if you desire. You will have 8 people in your S-Group. You will meet just to have a meal and get to know one another. One person, or a couple, will take the lead and call the place and time of the first meeting and make assignments as to what to bring to eat. The other three meetings will be a group decision as to time, place, what to eat, etc. when you have your first get together.

Wanda and I have been a part of several Round Robin groups. We didn’t even know some of the people in our group when we started. Today, they are some of our most treasured friends. It is amazing how much you can learn about one another and how quickly you can grow to love one another in such a short time.

After your four meetings, you may decide to stay together and do some Bible study, or a book study, or do a hobby together, whatever you like to do. Or you may want to join another S-Group to get to know more people. The KEY is getting together and sharing life together.

If you are not part of an S-Group, you are missing one of the truly great blessings of life. Please get involved. Just do it. You are not going to make me beg, are you? Okay, I’m begging. I can’t stand to see you miss out on such a great blessing.

Here’s what I want you to do:
 Make a decision and commit to being in a S-Group.
 Email me with your name, family members name including children and their ages, your email address, and best phone number to reach you.
 My email is kenny@rhcconline.org .
 Sheila Fife has graciously consented to help you get connected. She will contact you and set you up in a group with which you will have the most in common.
 If you have any questions, call Sheila or me.

What are you waiting on? Life is passing you by and so are the blessings. Do it NOW!!!

TESTIMONIES of S-Groupers

If you have been a part of an S-Group that has been a blessing to you, would you please post a comment on this blog for all to see. We want EVERYONE in a S-Group. Thanks in advance. Love you all. Blessings.