Today we continued our series called: CORE talking about our Core Values at Southbridge. Today we talked about community. During the message I read some quotes people have given us about their community group experiences at Southbridge. Here are some:

“My community group mirrors the community that is found in Acts. We have loved together, shared, supported each other with finances, morally we are unafraid to confront, we are open to each other and others, we’ve fought. They are as close to me as family, and sometimes even closer. Pretty much anytime I am not at work or at church, I am with them or on the phone with one of them.” 

“Through my group, God has helped me to come to the point of trusting people again.” 

“Our group has divided twice so that others could begin to lead and share community with more people. We have seen marked growth – more people reading their Bible consistently and opening up about their struggles.” 

“…I have received unconditional love and acceptance. Life change has been huge in our group and I look forward to attending.” 

“Being the oldest in our group, it’s been refreshing to be able to both learn from the youngin’s and share life lessons from God with them.” 

“The story that comes to mind is when my husband and I were going through a tough time with our families…Our CG was so supportive, and they came over during a week night after the kids went to bed and we had a prayer session. We felt so blessed and could feel the power of prayer from them. It was awesome to know that we have such a close group that they would drop everything to be there for us.”

“My community group went to see the movie “Fireproof” as a group outing, and my mom happened to be in town so she came along and was very welcomed. She accepted Christ as her Savior the next day!”