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The bible in Acts 2:44-47 says
"All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had needed.
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved"
Join us to experience what a care group is all about. Talk to Yin San for a suitable care group near you
What is a Care Group?
A Care Group comprises of a small group of youths, young adults or families who come together regularly to share their lives with one another. Throughout this sharing, group members are also nurtured in the Word of God via discussion groups and creative games. The Care Group generally consists of between seven to fourteen people. A facilitator, who is mentoring an apprentice, leads each care group, which meets up once a week to learn the Word of God and worship Christ as a celebration of their salvation. The group usually meets in one of the members' home where they are encouraged to share and account to one another about their life experiences, much alike family members. The Care Group also provides an environment of prayer whereby members can pray for each other's needs.
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What is a typical Care Group setting like?
In a normal Care Group setting, members come together and build strong friendships, also know as fellowship, with each other. This is usually done through the praise and worship of God as a group plus the sharing of one another's lives/struggles. Typically, the group will start with some light-hearted games to ease the burdens of the week and to enjoy a cosy atmosphere. The facilitator will then chair a discussion based on the previous weekend sermon message and encourage the group through prayers.
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Why should I join a Care Group?
A Care Group offers you the opportunities of interacting within a community to build intimate personal relationships with other like-minded individuals. It helps you to understand the Word of God through various teachings and discussions, which are beneficial in character and leadership development. It also teaches you how to apply the Word of God into your daily living and provides you with an avenue for mentorship by a more mature Christian. With these newfound skills from Care Group, you will be able to successfully spread the Gospel to your friends and loved ones, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission as stipulated in the Bible.
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What is a Care Group covenant?
A Care Group covenant is a promise or pledge made by the members of a Care Group.
The Covenant of Affirmation and Acceptance I pledge to accept you no matter what you have done, are doing or will do. I may not agree with your every action, but I will attempt to love you as a child of God and do all I can to express God’s affirming love.
The Covenant of Availability
Everything I have - time, talents and treasures are at your disposal if you have a need. As part of this availability, I pledge to meet with you in this group on a regular basis.
The Covenant of Prayer
I promise to pray for you regularly. I ask the Holy Spirit to guide me to pray effectively and sensitively.
The Covenant of Honesty
I want to become a more open and honest person. I want to share my true opinions, feelings, struggles, joys, and hurts. I will trust you with my dreams and problems.
The Covenant of Feedback
I will attempt to mirror back to you what I am hearing you say and what you are feeling. If this means risking pain for either one of us, I will trust our relationship enough to take the risk, realising it is in:”speaking the truth in love that we will grow up in every way into Christ who is the head” (Eph 4:15). I will try to express this feedback in a sensitive and biblical manner, in keeping with the circumstances.
The Covenant of Sensitivity
Even as I desire to be known and be understood by you, I pledge to be sensitive to you and your needs to the best of my ability. I will try to hear you, see your point of view, understand your feelings, and draw you out of possible discouragement or withdrawal. The Covenant of confidentiality I would keep whatever is shared within the confines of this group. However, I acknowledge that our pastor is the shepherd of the flock and we need to be accountable to him. I will do my best to build trust and loyalty in our relationship.
The Covenant of Confidentiality
I would keep whatever is shared within the confines of this group. However, I acknowledge that our pastor is the shepherd of the flock and we need to be accountable to him. I will do my best to build trust and loyalty in our relationship.
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