Wooddale Tipster

TIP OF THE MONTH 

TIPS FOR SMALL GROUP LEADERS – SERVICE PROJECTS

During the past several months we have been sharing monthly tips for small group leaders to help encourage the Core Values of small groups such as: Caring Community, Spiritual Transformation and Compassionate Outreach. 

Another key Core Value is Service Projects:  reaching out to our world in practical acts of service in the name of Jesus.  Service to God and others is encouraged throughout the Bible.  Gal 5: 13-14 says “…serve one another in love… love your neighbor as yourself.” Eph 6: 7 says “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does…” 

There are many ways to serve others individually, but how can we as small group leaders encourage our groups to service.  One way is through participation in Love In Deed.  This is a Wooddale organized outreach program to the community.  Periodically this program is offered on Saturday mornings by signing up in the Wooddale Eden Prairie or Edina campuses for various opportunities to help with service projects in our communities.  As a group you can work together to serve others who are in need of help by practically showing the love of Jesus.  The following link will show the many opportunities available for service to others: http://www.wooddale.org/do/volunteer/community-utreach/love-indeed/

Why not encourage your small group to plan a time of service by participating in a Love In Deed service project.  You will be helping to bless others and receive a blessing for yourselves.