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The
many benefits to
small groups make
it an exciting and
rewarding experience
for all. Our
groups consist of
about a dozen people
who usually gather
in someone's home
in order to get to
know each other,
grow together spiritually
and experience God
in very tangible
way.
In
a society that is increasingly
characterized by fragmented
relationships, small groups
provide a family atmosphere
where no one has to stand
alone. Group members understand
the importance of providing
care for one another because
they see themselves as contributors
and not just consumers; they
are givers and not just attendees.
Many
of us think our struggles
are unique to us, but in
a small group we find out
that personal problems are
universal. It’s
exciting to find out that
the members of your group
have not only struggled with
common problems but have
found common solutions in
God’s
Word. In a small group setting
you can ask questions, participate
in discussions and hear others
share their insights and
illustrations of the truth
you are trying to grasp.
Spiritual growth involves
life change and this is realized
more fully in the context
of a small group.
God
has given each of us spiritual
gifts to effectively serve
one another. We can not only
assist you to discover your
gift, but a group environment
is a wonderful place to steward
the gifts God has given you.
Prayer is another area where
you will experience the power
of God in a significant way.
There are many promises in
the Bible related to group
prayer. As we pray together
with others we are drawn
together and find answers
to the needs in our lives.
The
early church met as a large
group for corporate worship
at the temple and then as
small groups from house to
house. God intends for His
people to meet in small groups
so they can experience this
same sense of spiritual community.
The New Testament also clearly
states that these were communities
with a purpose; they were
used to fulfill the Great
Commission. It may be that
some of your friends who
don’t
know the Lord wouldn’t
be caught dead in a church,
but these same people may
be open to an invitation
to a casual group in a home.
In a small group unbelieving
friends can ask questions
and express honest doubts
without feeling uncomfortable.
Experiencing the love, warmth
and honesty of a group will
make them more receptive
to the good news. |
Raising
Great Parents
The
course provides
parents with an understanding
of child growth and
development with a
special focus on children’s
needs and their desires
at various ages. It
will teach you how
to maintain that crucial
relationship bond
with
your child at all
times. The groups take
place in a safe environment
that will allow you
to
share personal child-rearing
experiences, while
at the same time providing
you with scientific
and spiritual answers
to
the challenges you
are
facing.
Raising
Great Parents is broken
into four sections which
run from four to six
weeks in length:
Conception
to 18 months (4
week class)
From
the moment of conception
trust is being developed
by the developing baby. This
section covers the
experiences in the
womb,
experiences after birth,
the development of
the newborn child,
and the steps parents
can take to ensure
they are trustworthy,
reliable and responsible
to their baby.
18
months to 3 years (4
week class)
Developing
language is a key
factor
in setting children
up for success so
that
they can function
independently
of their parents. This
section discusses
the
importance of teaching
children how to appropriately
ask
for what they want
and need. You’ll
learn how to
set limits and boundaries
with children and
teach toddlers how
to accept those
limits. The
classes prepare
mothers
and fathers to
parent
in confidence,
endurance
and wisdom, while
maintaining a heart
to heart relationship
with their child.
3
years to 6 years (6
week class)
This
section helps parents
learn how to stay
connected
to their child in
love,
while
holding
them accountable for
their choices as more
responsibility is
introduced
into their lives.
It
is the parents’ responsibility
to develop the child
so that they take
the correct initiative. You
will also learn
how to read and deal
with manipulation
tactics used by
children to get what
they want.
7
years to 12 years (6
week class)
Every
parent wants their
child
to be competent! This
section prepares
the
parent to raise
children who are
good
problem solvers
in life. It
prepares parents to teach
children how to confront
their fears about success. It
looks at how parents
think, how children
think, and develops strategies
to help the family work
together to maintain
a healthy relationship.
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Personal
Development
Groups
LIFE
TRANSFORMATION COURSE
This
course is designed to conquer
the stumbling blocks to
personal happiness and fulfilled
relationships. You will
identify those life experiences
that are obstacles to your
emotional growth and maturity,
while recognizing the pathway
towards personal wholeness.
The course consists of three
modules and it is recommended
that each be taken sequentially:
Module
1: Connecting and Attaching
in Relationships
We
all want to feel the comfort
that comes from belonging.
However, if we didn't attach
to our care-givers in safe
and secure ways at a very
young age, we set up unhealthy
methods of connecting to
others in later life. This
module reveals our methods
of attaching and offers
healthy solutions that will
transform your relationships.
Module
2: Overcoming Rejection and
Receiving Acceptance
Rejection
is emotionally painful and
the effects can last well
into adulthood. Identify
areas in your life which
have been affected by rejection
and get the tools to experience
your healing.
Module
3: Freedom from Abuse
Explore
the damaging childhood wounds
of emotional, verbal, sexual
and physical abuse. You
will gain an understanding
of how these abuses, if
left covered and unspoken,
create devastating hurts
that affect us and our relationships.
The course will gently guide
you through the steps of
recognition and on towards
healing, forgiveness and
hope.
[+] Click here to place your name on a course waiting list.
CO-DEPENDENCY
COURSE
Most
people are affected by co-dependency
and yet don't realize it.
It affects an individual's
ability to have a healthy,
mutually satisfying relationship.
Can you answer “yes” to
any of these questions?
Do
you keep quiet to avoid
arguments?
Are
you always worried about
the opinions of others?
Do
you feel rejected when
significant others spend
time with friends?
Do
your relationships feel
one-sided?
Do
you make excuses for others?
Are
you uncomfortable expressing
your feelings to others?
Do
you think people in your
life would go downhill
without your
constant
efforts to keep them afloat?
If
any of these questions apply,
this course will help you
identify those old, unhealthy
behaviors that are sabotaging
your relationships.
[+] Click here to place your name on a course waiting list.
MORE
INFORMATION
A
$50 material fee is charged
for each course and registration
is required. If you have
questions or would like
to register for a group,
please contact Sally
at 703.331.3820 or via e-mail
at hope@lfmi.org. You may
also visit our website at
www.lfmi.org.
[+] Click here to place your name on a course waiting list. |
