Life groups are a real expression of how God sets the solitary in families, and provide a strong and supportive community for us to do life with!
Five people from Sycamore Church share their most memorable moments from their Life Group experience as the life group season wraps up this week.
Philips
This season, I led a life group, and I would say my favourite or memorable moment this would be each and every time my members come back to testify that God has answered their prayer needs.
It was always a beautiful thing to hear and it just gives me more confidence that God is with us as a family.
Mercy Oyebamiji
I could remember when I was going through a difficult time at my place of work. My boss was really giving me a tough time. I shared it with my life group members and we prayed about it. After praying about it I received a quick response from God. Everything was settled and back to normal. I felt that answered prayer.
I also had a vulnerable conversation with my life group leader. At first, I didn’t want to share what I was going through at that moment. But I felt like let me just share this with her and eventually when I did I was so happy and glad that I did because she prayed and shared timely words of encouragement and advice with me.
Oluwanifemi
My most memorable moment in the life group would be the day we had a hangout in one of our members house to celebrate her getting a new apartment . It was really memorable because almost everyone showed up that day, it was a full house with loads of energy.
The conversation that day was on the identity series and it was a whole lot of relatable and impactful conversation and of course topped up with food😂. For me, it was a real family moment of showing up for one another.
Sijibomi
To me, The moment that I will find most memorable is the first day I came to the Life Group. Initially, I came to the meeting with reluctance but left ecstatic with a joy and hope that could only come from sweet, sweet vulnerable bonding.
I will forever remember the warm embrace (not literal) that I received from strangers who were bound to become family❤
Temi
I don’t have a single memorable moment. I have memorable moments because every meeting was memorable. The first thing I will forever remember this just concluded life group season for is the level of vulnerability and sincerity in the conversations.
My life group members were authentic and unafraid to share personal life stories, how they have been able to navigate difficult seasons and the lessons they have learned. I found it very impactful.
Another memorable moment will be the way prayer needs were converted to praise reports. I remember a life group member asking us to pray for her sister who was in labour and how we received good news about her sister’s successful delivery even before the end of the meeting.
It was so real and humbling to witness sometimes speedy answers to prayer needs within our community. Life group for me felt like family and I loved the experience.
As the life group season concludes, these stories remind us of the incredible impact that a Jesus-Community can have in our lives and our walk with God. So, let’s continue to embrace this beautiful gift of community and grow together in faith and love.
Join us this Sunday for the concluding part of the teaching series “How to know God’s Will” happening onsite Behind Mobil Filling Station, Samonda, Ibadan and online on YouTube at Sycamore Church.
First service starts at 8:00 AM WAT and second service starts at 9:45 AM WAT. See you there!
Interview by Modupe Abidakun
Modupe serves with the Content Team at Sycamore Church
(Blogposts are creative expressions generously provided for Sycamore Church. The ideas and thoughts do not necessarily represent the position of Sycamore Church)
