Fellowship Seekers
About Cottage Groups Fellowships

Fellowship Groups are informal gatherings of people who meet in the relaxed
environment of an individual’s home, or other designated meeting place.
Groups usually consist of 6-16 people (or 3 – 8 couples) that meet regularly.
Fellowship Groups are designed to meet for a period of six to eight sessions
(length remains flexible to group). During the last session in a series; new or
continued topics of interest are presented, and the formation of new Groups
and new leaders is encouraged.

A Fellowship Group provides opportunities for participation in: special
interest topics, community service activities, missionary outreach, Christian
fellowship, reading programs, Bible studies, and more. Groups are composed
of a wide diversity of age ranges and stages of life, yet the common bond is
Christ centered living, Christian fellowship, and support.

Special Interest Material:
Each Fellowship Group forms around it's own common topic of interest such
as: books & film, topical Bible studies, outdoor activities, cooking, sports, etc.
Fellowship Groups are not Bible study meetings. Although, some groups may
select a theme or particular area of study focusing on Biblical concepts,
groups are designed to encourage Christ centered living.

A Fellowship Group is an opportunity for Growing in knowledge of Christ.
Featured Book Review:
One aspect of a Fellowship Group is to offer opportunities for each member
to have the support and the tools they need to develop a well disciplined
program for their own prayer time, Bible reading, and personal Christian
growth.  Each member will be encouraged to keep a personal prayer journal,
develop a daily Bible reading schedule, and read sound biblical literature to
foster spiritual growth.

During each meeting, there will be a review of selected Christian books. The
featured book will be selected from a reading list based on both the
reputation and doctrinal integrity of it's content. A personal Christian reading
program will also be encouraged.  

A Fellowship Group is a tool used to encourage outreach and service.
Circle of Friends: Sharing and Support
The heart beat of each Cottage Group Fellowship is to encourage Christian
individuals to know God, know each other, and to reach out into their
churches, and communities to serve others. Together we can encourage
each other, share our faith, grow in grace and knowledge, encounter Christ
through prayer, participate in Christian accountability, and support one
another in love.
"Go home to your friends, and tell them what wonderful things the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been" Mark 5:19-20