Gather/Grow Tip: Start of join a group
Hey, didn’t we already say this? Wasn’t it the “Grow Tip” a few weeks ago?…well, yeah, we did, but it’s a very important tip and in many ways, the words GATHER, GROW and ENGAGE cannot be fully separated. We grow in our faith as we serve others. As we engage people with the gospel, we grow in our faith. And often growing in our faith is spurred on by gathering together.
To help you grow, here’s this week’s “GATHER/GROW Tip“:
Tip: Start or join a group
Being connected with other in community as everyone studies the Bible is one of the best ways to grow. While it’s no substitute for personal disciples like prayer and Bible reading, it is a great way to learn more–and it’s fun to meet new people while growing! Check out the groups here.
Since we’re still new as a church, we may not have a group that fits your schedule. If that’s the case, talk to Jeff about starting a group. You will find it a rewarding experience–and it is probably easier than you think! Oh, and we’ll provide the training to help you get going and move forward.
For more information, contact us or comment below.
Engage Tip: Feed the Hungry at the Salvation Army
Last week, we wrapped up a short sermon series called Simple Actions. One of the weeks, we talked about the word ENGAGE. Putting our faith in Jesus begins a journey of faith. While we can’t earn a right relationship with God and eternal life by what we do, when we put our faith in Jesus, it’s natural to do something for others as we serve God.
Even when we want to do something, sometimes we don’t know where to start. To help you ENGAGE, here’s this week’s “ENGAGE Tip“: Feed the Hungry at the Salvation Army
If you’re looking for a fun way to serve others outside of your daily life, some people from Deep Water will be helping serve lunch at the Salvation Army in downtown Dover on Saturday, October 5 at 11am.
Those going will help provide/prepare a meal and serve some people in the community in need. In addition to help serving, for October 5, a donation of cornbread and dessert (or fruit) to serve approximately 40 to 50 is needed. To sign up to help or for more information, contact Cindi by text/phone (302-331-8517) contact us or comment below!
Deep Water does this every other month, so if you can’t make it this time, you can always help the next time!
Open Mic
While not officially a Deep Water event, some of us are involved in the local music scene. One way that we can make our community a better place and connect with local people is to support local music. Everyone is invited! So, come check out the Open Mic at Espresso-N-Ice this Friday (September 22) at 6:45pm. Need more info, check out the Facebook event here.
The lineup is nearly full for this month, so message Jeff on Facebook or sign up here if you want to play, etc. And if you have some talent you’d like to share in the future, you can sign up here.
Parent Cue for Sunday, September 22
Each week we supply a weekly Parent Cue and Kids God Time sheet.
- The Parent Cue is meant to be a resource for you to discuss and reinforce the lesson with your kids.
- The God Time is intended to help kids learn to spend some quiet time with God on their own. (Of course, you’re welcome to help them and model it for them as they learn!)
We’re posting the upcoming week’s material for the lesson that will be taught this Sunday. Additionally, we will provide a hardcopy of these on Sunday for those who may not prefer the digital versions.
Parent Cue Discussion Spiritual Discussion Starter Sheet
For the lesson this coming week: Parent Cue September 22.
Haven’t gotten to this week’s yet? Check out the Parent Cue September 15.
God Time Quiet Time Exercise for Kids
For the lesson this coming week: God Time September 22.
Haven’t gotten to this week’s yet? Check out the one for God Time September 15.
As always, instructions are here.
Our goal as a church is provide you with resources to help your children grow spiritually. We’re doing our best to make things simple and easy. Please feel free to give us feedback on this!
Engage Tip: Connect with us
Two weeks ago, we started a short sermon series called Simple Actions and last week we talked about the word ENGAGE. Putting our faith in Jesus begins a journey of faith. While we can’t earn a right relationship with God and eternal life by what we do, when we put our faith in Jesus, it’s natural to do something for others as we serve God.
Even when we want to do something, sometimes we don’t know where to start. To help you ENGAGE, here’s this week’s “ENGAGE Tip“:
Volunteer on Sunday: More than likely you’re already coming to Deep Water–unless you follow us online. So, consider helping out. On any given Sunday, the volunteers, bring snacks to share after the gathering, make coffee, greet people at the doors, help in the nursery or teach/assist in kids church. So, if you like kids, can bake (or buy donuts), or cna smile as you open a door, you can engage people every week!
Contact us, talk to Jeff on Sunday or comment below to get involved!