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"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Matthew 22:37-40)
Jesus did four things...
• He drew people to Himself. (John 1:39)
• He ministered to the people He drew. (Galatians 6:2)
• He helped them grow spiritually. (Matthew 5:1)
• He sent them to minister in His name. (Luke 10:1)
L Is Learning...
• At First Baptist Church, we are committed to teaching the truth of scripture in a way that will transform lives.
"And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Christ." (Colossians 1:28)
I Is Involving...
• At First Baptist Church, we encourage our memberst to serve one another and the world around us, through ministry involvement.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life in ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)
F Is Fellowshipping...
• At First Baptist Church, our groups create opportunities of fellowship that allow social interaction and encouragement.
• Fellowship events are arranged around activities and interests of the classes, based on ages and stages of life.
"That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Chirst. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. " (1 John 1:3-4)
E Is Evangelizing...
• At First Baptist Church, L.I.F.E. Groups are organized strategically to allow members to introduce their friends to Christ.
• L.I.F.E. Groups are the hub of our church's monthly Outreach Ministry.
"And Jesus said to them, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' " (Mark 1:17)
God Wants Us to Love Others. We Do That through L.I.F.E. Groups.
Learning, Involving, Fellowshipping, & Evangelizing...
We believe these opportunities best take place with a group of friends. L.I.F.E. Groups exist to connect people to Christ through purposeful interaction with each other and involvement in ministry. L.I.F.E. Groups meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
In L.I.F.E. Groups we endeavor to...
"Learn" to be more like Christ
"Involve" ourselves in ministry
"Fellowship" in meaningful relationships with others
"Evangelize" those who don't know Christ
Building Bridges...
All of these are bridge-building activities that unite us as the Body of Christ, the Church. Regardless of your age or stage of life, there is a L.I.F.E. Group for you to enjoy here at First Baptist Church of Roanoke. Inquire at our Welcome Center to find a L.I.F.E. Group that fits you.
Getting Started ...
All groups are on-going and open to new people. Just visit the group that interests you. There is no cost, unless the gorup decides to do a special study, and free copies are always available as needed. Our greeters at the Welcome Center can help you find a group.
New Members ...
Interested in hearing more about the ministries of First Baptist Church? Join us in a upcoming L.I.F.E. 101 Class. This one-time class offers answers to the most-often-asked questions related to faith and what our church believes. Please call 224-3370 for more information.
View: L.I.F.E. Groups Brochure or L.I.F.E Groups Listings
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