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Presence Matters
Being present in worship and small groups connects us with each other and with the spirit of God. These two disciplines maintain our connection in the Body of Christ.
Corporate worship in the gathered congregation
The discipline of Sabbath worship creates a "holy break" in the hectic patterns of our world. Worship is a sacred interruption in the chaotic pace of our lives, during which we reconnect with our Creator.
Christian community in small groups
Small groups--with the key elements of Bible study, mutual sharing, personal accountability and communal prayer--are where friendships are developed, faith commitments are sustained, and ordinary people are formed as disciples of Christ in Christian community.
