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actionchurch small groups, coming Fall 2011.

For more information, or to join a test group this summer, email groups@actionchurch.com.

“Watching” Parties

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As part of the actiongroups launch, we decided to get some people to host “watching” parties for our last “At the Movies” series film: The Hunger Games!

There are two “watching” parties that are open to anyone from actionchurch who wants to see The Hunger Games. If you are interested in attending one of these parties, please RSVP to groups@actionchurch.com with which party you want to attend and how many people you are bringing. We will reply back with the address and phone number of the host so that you can get there!

Friday at 7:00 p.m.
You must be 16 or older, and not have a cat allergy.
(Location is in West York/York New Salem)
hosted by Marian Knopp and Kate Whitecomb

Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Kids are welcome since Rosa has a “mini Toys-R-Us” in her room!
(Location is close to actionchurch, right up the hill)
hosted by Rick and Nettie Bull (and Rosa!)


Why you should be part of an actiongroup…

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23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.  (Hebrews 10:23-25)

As I read these words from Hebrews this morning, I was fascinated by how perfectly relevant and true this message written to a church 2000+ years ago sounds today.  They contain the very REASONS we gather for actionchurch…and I think even more specifically the reasons why we are passionate about getting people to move from the “rows” of Sunday morning, to the “circles” of the actiongroups that are growing to meet all over this county and beyond.

1.  God can STILL be trusted to keep his promise.

2.  BUT…ALL of us STILL need to be encouraged to do acts of love and good works

3. 2000+ years later, “His Return” has to be CLOSER than it was when this was written…

We want everyone to encouraged, supported, motivated, and challenged.  I pray that STARTS  in our rows on Sunday mornings…but I know it is MOST effectively put into motion within a small circle of people like those found in an actiongroup.  Marian and the actiongroup leaders are working hard…constantly “thinking of” ways to provide even more opportunities for you to be part of the action.

Don’t miss our September actiongroups preview this Sunday.

Women’s actiongroup Starting June 17th!

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Have you ladies been itching for a group to call your own? We are kicking off our first women’s actiongroup on Sunday, June 17th at 6:00p.m. It will meet weekly at the same time all summer and continue on each season with a new theme/leader.

The lovely Denise Snyder will be hosting this first season with the book, Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss.

The book description from Amazon.com says: “In best selling Lies Women Believe, Nancy exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women — lies about God, sin, priorities, marriage and family, emotions, and more. She then sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness, and abundant life.”

If you’re interested in joining the group, let us know ASAP so that we can order enough books and give you the details of where we are meeting by e-mailing: groups@actionchurch.com!

Hiking actiongroup at Rocky Ridge this Saturday!

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This Saturday (May 26th), our Hiking actiongroup will be meeting at Rocky Ridge at 1:00pm! We will make our hiking plan for the afternoon and then go for it! Make sure to bring a bottle of water and wear sturdy shoes. Feel free to bring friends and family. The more, the merrier!

We plan to park in the back, in front of “Sue’s Trail.”  Look for the blue Dodge Avenger.

We will meet regularly on the fourth Saturday of every month this summer at 1:00p.m. at Rocky Ridge County Park. We will plan other hikes at other parks throughout the summer.

If you can’t make our first hike, don’t worry about it! Join our email list by emailing groups@actionchurch.com and we’ll keep you updated of the hikes we’re taking. If you have questions about the hike this Saturday, or just questions about actiongroups in general, email groups@actionchurch.com! Check out all of the other awesome actiongroups here!

Mountain Biking actiongroup riding this Saturday!

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This Saturday (May 19th), our Mountain Biking actiongroup is going for their first ride!  Meet Johnny at Rocky Ridge at 8:00AM in the first parking lot on the left. Bring your skillz, helmet, and something with two wheels!

If you have questions about the ride this Saturday, or just questions about actiongroups in general, email groups@actionchurch.com! Check out all of the other awesome actiongroups here!