Fellowship: Embracing God's Gift of Connection
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Goal: To explore how genuine relationships with fellow believers bring joy, encouragement, and a deeper sense of God's presence into our lives.
Opening & Icebreaker
๐ Opening Prayer:
"Lord, we thank You for the gift of fellowship. As we gather, open our hearts to experience the joy and connection that comes from being together in Your name. Help us see and share Your love through our relationships. Amen."
๐ค Icebreaker Question:
Share a moment when a shared experience with friends unexpectedly brought joy or a deeper understanding of life.
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Fellowship Brings Joy and Encouragement
๐ Psalm 133:1
๐ฌ Discussion: What does unity in fellowship mean to you, and how does it bring joy into your life?
๐ Romans 1:11-12
๐ฌ Discussion: How have you experienced mutual encouragement in your personal or faith community relationships?
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Fellowship Deepens Our Experience of God
๐ Matthew 18:20
๐ฌ Discussion: Can you recall a time when gathering with others helped you sense God's presence more clearly?
๐ Acts 2:46-47
๐ฌ Discussion: How does sharing a meal or time together enhance your connection with God and with each other?
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Fellowship Strengthens Us in Every Season
๐ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
๐ฌ Discussion: How have you experienced the comfort of fellowship during difficult times?
๐ 1 Thessalonians 5:11
๐ฌ Discussion: What practical steps can we take to uplift one another through our shared connections?
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Application & Closing
๐ Key Takeaway:
Fellowship enriches our lives by nurturing joy, deep spiritual connection, and mutual support.
โก Challenge:
This week, be intentional about creating moments of connectionโinvite a friend for coffee, share a meal, or simply reach out to someone in your community.
๐ Closing Prayer:
"Lord, thank You for the blessing of fellowship. Help us to fully embrace the joy and deep connection we share as Your people. Guide us to be sources of encouragement and love in our community, and empower us to live out Your truth in every relationship. Amen."