Covenant Groups are a way of getting connected, to God and to people. They are a place for learning and growing in God's ways through trusted fellowship and Bible related group discussion. The Covenant Groups are always open to those who want to take part. It is a weekly commitment, and one that you will not regret making. Read one covenant group member's thoughts on the blessings of a covenant group.

Interested? Contact one of the group leaders listed below. Or, for more information, you can contact the church office at (408) 356-6156.

The Blessings of a Covenant Group

For over a year now, I have been experiencing the blessings of a covenant group. I can honestly say it is probably the best thing I have done here since I joined the church 20 years ago. In my opinion, covenant groups are VITAL to the health of the church!

Why are covenant groups important? God created us to need one another. In the creation story in Genesis, God declared everything he made good, with one exception. It was NOT good that man should be alone, so God created a companion for him known as a woman. The Bible is all about relationships. What were the relationships like in the early church? The early Christians not only worshipped together, they also shared their lives with one another and prayed together. The apostle Paul talks about receiving encouragement from the church at Corinth—he didn't just give it. Jesus Christ did not do his work alone, but had 12 disciples close to him during his ministry.

Unfortunately, some of us may only experience surface encounters with people at church. Is this you?

How many of you discuss the Bible and deep spiritual matters with others on a regular basis?? Are your relationships with others enabling you to grow in your faith? (This is a KEY QUESTION.) Do you have people you can readily turn to for prayer, and know your prayer will be kept strictly confidential? These are just some of the blessings of being part of a covenant group.

I hope many of you will decide to discover for yourselves what blessings God has in store for you through this small group ministry.

In a covenant group, you will be blessed, but you will also BE a blessing to others.

Sue Coates