Questions & Answers
Summer is busy – how can two-three people get together every week?
A. Keeping to 45 minutes is essential as well as establishing a consistent time, e.g. 6:30 a.m. at the coffee shop, noon at work, Friday evenings at a campfire.
B. FaceBook email, text or phone when you are not able to physically gather together.
Every week?
Can I start any time?
YES! Doing this is the first priority. The weeks are numbered and not dated.
Do people need to be members of Grace?
NO! Invite and do with those who will help you the most!
Can I do it alone?
YES! Everything you need is on the bookmark. Or use the website. Readings, questions, prayers, added resources and blog for you to respond are at www.gracelutherantomahawk.org click “summer study”.
May I join a group?
YES! You may form and/or join a group. Each group lasts 5 weeks and then you may continue or join a new group. Groups are posted online and in the Gathering Space. Call the Grace church office (715-453-4066) for guidance
Where do groups meet?
You choose location, day, time, common interests and size of group, e.g. parent group during T-ball time; youth using social media; young adults online and at WindMill; a biking or kayaking group, etc.
Who is this for?
All ages! Middle School, confirmation mentor groups, high schoolers, young adults, men’s groups, women’s groups, mixed ages, several families together. Be clear in forming the group if you want a specific group.
How many sessions/gatherings are there?
Three 5-week gatherings: Try one. You choose whether you do another. Form or join a different group. Choose as summer plans/schedule allows.
What if we miss a week?
Trying and regularity is helpful! But DOING is most important. Do it online when you miss. Perhaps form or join a group that meets once and does all the other times on line.
What are the major points of this process?
Why is Grace doing this?
There are endless sources, opinions and appeals on the Internet that are false and misleading. We need community, honest sharing, and deep reliance on God and prayer more than ever for our own sakes and to be a healthy community rooted in God's grace and truth and called out to be the Body of Christ in the world.
How will Grace use this? doing this for the fall event, "Blessed to Be a Blessing"?
A specific use is as background and preparation for our fall "Blessed to Be a Blessing" event. With the world and culture changing so rapidly we need as a congregation to listen deeply to God's Word, each other, and God's call so that we discern God's mission and where and how God is calling.
BUT - the purpose is also deeper. When individuals are strong in faith the congregation will also be strong, and a congregation's purpose is to lead individuals to grow in faith and in the love, hope, peace, and joy God desires for us. Today people are seeking a place where the community and spiritual life are deep and rich. Whatever we do at Grace, including goal-setting, will only truly work when we are first deep in our relationships, prayer, and God’s Word.
A. Keeping to 45 minutes is essential as well as establishing a consistent time, e.g. 6:30 a.m. at the coffee shop, noon at work, Friday evenings at a campfire.
B. FaceBook email, text or phone when you are not able to physically gather together.
Every week?
- Anything worthwhile involves commitment!
- This has proven very beneficial: relationships are deepened, prayer-life expanded, message of Acts becomes relevant, and provides a profound insight and guide.
- Doing it with 1-2 others holds people accountable and greatly enriches reflections.
Can I start any time?
YES! Doing this is the first priority. The weeks are numbered and not dated.
Do people need to be members of Grace?
NO! Invite and do with those who will help you the most!
Can I do it alone?
YES! Everything you need is on the bookmark. Or use the website. Readings, questions, prayers, added resources and blog for you to respond are at www.gracelutherantomahawk.org click “summer study”.
May I join a group?
YES! You may form and/or join a group. Each group lasts 5 weeks and then you may continue or join a new group. Groups are posted online and in the Gathering Space. Call the Grace church office (715-453-4066) for guidance
Where do groups meet?
You choose location, day, time, common interests and size of group, e.g. parent group during T-ball time; youth using social media; young adults online and at WindMill; a biking or kayaking group, etc.
Who is this for?
All ages! Middle School, confirmation mentor groups, high schoolers, young adults, men’s groups, women’s groups, mixed ages, several families together. Be clear in forming the group if you want a specific group.
How many sessions/gatherings are there?
Three 5-week gatherings: Try one. You choose whether you do another. Form or join a different group. Choose as summer plans/schedule allows.
What if we miss a week?
Trying and regularity is helpful! But DOING is most important. Do it online when you miss. Perhaps form or join a group that meets once and does all the other times on line.
What are the major points of this process?
- Relationships – having a group to check-in with, share life, and go a little deeper into living is the greatest joy and support!
- Prayer – when we pray with two or three others Jesus is there!
- Dwelling in the Word – this is an effective means to develop our skill in hearing and following our Lord.
- God’s Mission – God is calling more often than we realize. Dwelling in God’s Word, with prayer and with others will lead us to seeing this.
Why is Grace doing this?
There are endless sources, opinions and appeals on the Internet that are false and misleading. We need community, honest sharing, and deep reliance on God and prayer more than ever for our own sakes and to be a healthy community rooted in God's grace and truth and called out to be the Body of Christ in the world.
How will Grace use this? doing this for the fall event, "Blessed to Be a Blessing"?
A specific use is as background and preparation for our fall "Blessed to Be a Blessing" event. With the world and culture changing so rapidly we need as a congregation to listen deeply to God's Word, each other, and God's call so that we discern God's mission and where and how God is calling.
BUT - the purpose is also deeper. When individuals are strong in faith the congregation will also be strong, and a congregation's purpose is to lead individuals to grow in faith and in the love, hope, peace, and joy God desires for us. Today people are seeking a place where the community and spiritual life are deep and rich. Whatever we do at Grace, including goal-setting, will only truly work when we are first deep in our relationships, prayer, and God’s Word.