WE BELIEVE THAT...Life change and loving relationships best occurs through small groups. Thats why we think everyone needs to be in a small group---besides, not being in a group is like walking on a tightrope without a net... someday you're going to need friends you can count on to be there when you need them.
WHAT IS A SMALL GROUP?
Five to fifteen people who meet regularly in an informal setting, usually at a home, in order to develop relationships and to grow spiritually. These groups also reach out to unchurched people and are led by trained leaders. Groups enjoy sharing, prayer, worship, Bible discussion and a lot of fun! Groups generally meet for a couple of hours each week.
HOW CAN I CHECK OUT A GROUP?
It's simple, give the leader or host of the group a call to make sure when the group is meeting, then come to the group for a visit. If you like what you see---come back the next week, if not---then feel free to try another group. It won't be long until you find a group that feels like home!
HERE ARE SOME GREAT GROUPS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Community Groups
Port Allegany Alliance Church
Where People Matter to God and to Us
414 East Mill Street Port Allegany, PA 16743 814-642-2622
Sunday Evening Study Group: We are examining alternative religious groups: Jehovah’s Witnesses and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…beginning with Jehovah’s Witnesses. We will review from last week: Who Is Jesus? We will review our study of John 1:1, and what it tells us about Jesus. We will also answer the questions: Is Jesus God or a created “spirit creature?”…Is he eternal or was he Michael the Archangel? Is he equal to, or lesser than the Father? We meet from 6-7pm for study and discussion; we take a break from 7-7:25pm for food and fellowship; and then we meet for wrap-up/study/discussion from 7:30-8pm. All are welcome anytime.
Ladies Study and Care group:
This is a wonderful group of ladies who meet for study, discussion, prayer, and fellowship.
There are two opportunities during the week to meet. The evening group meets on Monday evenings at 7pm. If you cannot meet in the evenings, then there is also a day group of special ladies. They meet on Friday mornings at 10am. Both groups meet in the church boardroom. They are studying another Chip Ingram DVD from Romans chapter 12 and you are always welcome.
Binder/Campbell Small Group: We had a great time at our last group. We begin with a fellowship meal at 6:00pm, followed by a time of singing, prayer, and discussion/study beginning around 7:15pm. Nursery Care is provided.
Our lesson for Friday evening will be from John 15, verses 6 and 7. The passage reads: 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. Please read the passage and meditate on these verses before the group meets. What is God saying to you about this passage or through this passage?
