Painful Parting Nov 3

Sermon Based Small Group Questions

1) Community: What was the hardest “final goodbye” you’ve ever had? Please share this story and end the sharing time by praying for each other.

2) Content: Read Acts 20:17-38 together. Focus on v36-38. This is a ministry goodbye that puts a final stamp on this relationship (in this life). Paul has run his race with them and for them. What are some things you would still like to accomplish on mission for Jesus in your life here?

3) Content: Paul says “pay careful attention to yourselves and the flock” in v28. How are you contributing to this? In what ways is our church better off having you involved in this ministry?

4) Service: When someone leaves, it leaves a gap. We’ve had a number of prayer warriors and servants pass in the past few years. What are some gaps we can fill together individually and as a small group?

5) Worship: Read Acts 20:36-38. Note the tears, hugs, kisses and love in this farewell. Paul’s act of worship (in part) was to pour himself out for this church. The church’s act of worship is thanksgiving and praise for God and Paul. Let’s end this small group by worshipping in some way (prayer/songs/etc) thanking God for this group and our church!