“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” -Ephesians 3:14-21
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This past fall I had the pleasure of leading a Rooted cohort of fellow young adults. I still remember Peter Englert praying over my group at our very first meeting in September. Little did I know that day that the strangers sitting at my table would become some of my closest friends in just ten weeks.
Let’s rewind a little bit. What is Rooted? It’s a ten-week small group experience walking through seven different rhythms to help you grow in your faith and live it out in community with others. These rhythms include prayer, daily devotion, repentance, sharing your story, worship, serving the community, and sacrificial generosity. Whether you’re a new Christian, new to church, or someone who’s been following Jesus for decades, if you choose to invest in this program, you will benefit spiritually and come away with live-giving friendships. Many groups even continue meeting after the ten weeks are over, so it’s a great first step if you want to get connected to a long-term small group!
Rooted has pushed me to hold myself accountable, open my heart more, and be more vulnerable with those around me.
Personally, I’ve experienced Rooted twice–first as a member and then as a leader. Although being young and having faith in this world can be hard, being part of a group of likeminded young adults who want to grow in their faith together makes being a Christian easier. Rooted has pushed me to hold myself accountable, open my heart more, and be more vulnerable with those around me. I’ve had the chance to come to know individuals who were once just faces in a crowd, but then, by God’s guiding hand, became my true friends when He placed us in the same group.
If you feel God calling you to sign up for Rooted this session, don’t decline that call; sign up! This is a worthwhile opportunity to deepen and grow your faith with others, just as God intended, as members and children of His body.
Rooted registration closes Sunday, February 8th, and groups will begin meeting on Sunday, February 22nd. To sign up or learn more, click the button below. We can’t wait to see what God will do through Rooted this spring.
