I received the following testimony from a friend who leads a Life-Group at Helensvale Baptist Church, and wanted to share it with you…

I was chatting with one of our pastors today, and reflecting on my experience of Life-groups over the past couple of years at HBC. I shared how the group is such an encouragement to me, and the sense of enjoyment, nurture and fulfillment which makes Life-group now something to be anticipated each week.

As I looked back to several years ago, having led a group in our home for many years, I recalled the sense of fatigue and effort involved in leadership, and how it sometimes seemed that Wednesday nights came around too frequently! And how Ailsa and I often felt we were just “hanging out” for the holiday break!

What made the difference? Partly, I am sure, it is in having a great co-leader, so that Ailsa and I can often, over a cup of coffee, share with Geoff and Merilyn Tudor about our group’s life, and decisions which need to be made.

But I also think that the difference, in large part, is now due to the sharing of roles within the group, and the willingness of folk to participate in leadership of the meetings – and also the renewed emphasis on expressing our love for the Lord in worship, and on reaching out to others who don’t know Him yet.

So, thank you, Bill and Stu, for your teaching and training, and your encouragement!

Graham Denner

Thank you Graham and Ailsa – for your servant hearted leadership.  You are a great example and encouragement to all of us!