The title of this writing seems counterintuitive: How can one grow larger by growing smaller? The answer is small groups. As God continues to send us new families, small groups not only help us integrate and assimilate, but small groups also provide opportunities to invite guests to an environment where they can get to know people more intimately than in a formal worship service.
Mandarin has a long and rich history of groups, and we look forward to a great year of small groups in 2020. While we hope to grow our offerings in the months ahead, we are excited about three opportunities that we’ll have available starting in February.
The Orange Park group has and will continue to meet each Sunday evening at 5:00. This group is led by Troy and Nancy Regas. If you live in Orange Park or on the west side of Jacksonville, this group would love for you to join them. See Troy for more details.
Starting February 9, we will add two groups. One group will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 p.m. This group will be led by Richard Dostie and Chip McGehee. An additional group will be led by Mike Johnson and Mike Bennett, and this group will rotate among their homes. In addition to time for prayer and fellowship, both groups will follow a ‘next steps’ format, where they will take that day’s message and make personal application. You can sign up for either group at the Welcome Center in the Foyer, or you can send an email to mjohnson@mandarincc.com, and include your group preference in your email.
Small groups are one of the many ways the Mandarin Family works together to guide people into a growing relationship with Jesus.
-Mike Johnson
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