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Hosting “A Get Together”

IntroductionIntroduction

A-Get-Together is an introductory experience designed to help the unchurched enter into small groups.

It is fun, low-key informal sharing. It uses a brief video and discussion. A time for growing relationships.

By “Introductory” we mean...By “Introductory” we mean...

Brief Not the Whole Enough to help

them see it’s safe. Create the idea,

“I want to do this!”

By “Experience” we mean...By “Experience” we mean...

Not hearing about,

But DOING!

Actually experiencing a

SMALL GROUP!

When we say “SAFE”...When we say “SAFE”...

Casual Not Pressured Easy Going Non-threatening Person participates

at their own

comfort level.

Focus on the Focus on the

“UNCHUCHED”“UNCHUCHED” Not stealing people from other churches. Sharing with those who don’t know Jesus. And those discouraged with other more

“Traditional Churches.” We are seeking to move a person from withdrawn and

outside the faith to their becoming fully dedicated to

Christ.

FDTCFDTC Fully - Not just part. Dedicated - a life set

aside. to Christ, not a building,

group, money or life-style. FDTC is being

committed to following the Lord now and always.

Begin with PRAYERBegin with PRAYER

The BIG THING to remember is

PRAYER! Pray about every step in

this process. Hosting, who to invite,

that they will come and that God will use the evening to touch them?

Overview Overview

Pick the Location - Generally your home. Decide who you are going to ask. Set a time. Reserve Video and Network Flyers. Determine Refreshments. Practice Your Invitation Make Contacts for Invitation

Remember to PRAYRemember to PRAY

Talk to God about people before you talk to people about God.

Pray that God will make them receptive to your invitation.

The InvitationThe Invitation Give it in person, face to face if possible. Say something like, “Our church is made up of

small groups. We are having a get together at our home next Tuesday night to talk about starting a new group and we want you to come and let us know what you think. It will be about an hour and a quarter beginning at 7:30 PM and there is going to be something to eat. Would you come?

RemindersReminders The night before. Call all your guests by phone. Remind them about the time for the “Get-

Together” and to dress casually. Continue to pray.

That NIGHT!That NIGHT!

VCR Required Flyers and Video Set to Go Refreshments Ready Things in order and pray before guests

arrive. Review Evening Schedule and stay on time. Pray again after Guests leave.

GOALS for the EveningGOALS for the Evening

To give everyone a positive experience.

To invite them to another “Get-Together” again in two weeks.

To have them show up in two weeks after considering becoming a group.

Ultimately to become a group.

SummarySummaryPray.Pray.Pray.

Where to get more informationWhere to get more information

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