​The four groups for this small group period are:

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Leader: John Stoner

Host: STCOC

Time: Sunday at 1:30 P.M.

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Leader: Phil Stoner

Host: Phil and Penny Stoner

Time: Monday at 6:00 P.M.

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Leader: Justin Coffin

Host: Bill & Justine Terry

Time: Tuesday at 6:00 P.M

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Leader: Jim Paul

Host: RJ & Katie Tahimic

Time: Tuesday at 6:00 P.M.

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Practicing the Way Synopsis:

We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus requires each of us to become His apprentice.

 

Our society teaches us to want so badly to believe that we - and we alone - plot our course, captain our ship, control our destiny. We aspire to lead, not to follow.

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But, question: How is that working out for you?

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Do you ever feel that nagging "thought" tug at the back of your mind: Is the life I'm living the life I most deeply desire? Is this it?​

 

For those of us who desire to follow Jesus, here is the reality we must turn and face: If we're not being intentionally formed by Jesus himself, then it's highly likely we are being unintentionally formed by someone or something else.

 

Who (or what) do you put your faith in to show you the way to the life you desire? 

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John Mark Comer states that contrary to what we hear, living by faith isn't a Christian thing or even a religious thing; it's a human thing - we all live by faith.

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Bold statement: There is no problem in human life that apprenticeship to Jesus cannot solve.

 

Name your malaise: political polarization, climate change, looming global war, the mental health epidemic, addiction, Christian nationalism, widespread hypocrisy among Christian leaders, or our simple inability to be kind.

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Contrary to what many assume, Jesus did not invite people to convert to Christianity. He didn't even call people to become Christians. He invited people to apprentice under Him into a whole new way of living. To be transformed.

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Thesis: Transformation is possible if we are willing to arrange our lives around the practices, rhythms, and truths that Jesus himself did, which will open our eyes to God's power to change. Said another way, we can be transformed if we are willing to apprentice ourselves to Jesus.

 

Then - and only then - can we become the people we ache to be and live the lives we were destined for.

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That said, we hear the language of "following" Jesus all the time. But what exactly does it mean?

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It means practicing the Way.

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If you have any questions about Small Groups you can call the church office, 607-271-9575 or email us at: southerntiercoc@gmail.com.