It's almost time to "Regroup!" Small groups are such an important part of the discipleship ministry of our church; we often say that small groups are "where church happens" at Shelby Crossings. These groups meet in homes around the Shelby County area each week for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Many of our groups have been taking some time off during the summer, but we are planning to get all of our groups back to full speed for the fall--and hopefully start a few new ones--during our annual ReGroup, coming up on Wednesday night, Aug. 23.

ReGroup is a time when we gather together as a church body for a night of refocusing our vision and re-organizing our groups for the year ahead. If you have been active in a group in the past, or if you've never been in a small group before, we hope you can be with us for this important time. Also, in preparation for our ReGroup, if you would be interested in hosting or leading a group in the fall, please let Pastor Ken know.

Here are the details: we will gather in the Worship Center (Bldg. B) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a fun and encouraging time of "regrouping" for the year ahead. ReGroup will take the place of your regular midweek small groups that night. Our KidJam ministry for elementary-age children will restart for the school year on that same night, and childcare will also be provided for preschoolers. And of course, our Youth Group will be available for junior and senior high students.

ReGroup Wednesday Night Dinner - Our "Refresh" women's ministry will host a dinner for families on that Wednesday night, from 5:30 to 6:15, in Building C. It will be a great chance to meet new friends and visit with those you know about the table, and will also serve as a fund-raiser for their women's retreat next spring. The dinner will be in Building C, and the menu will be pizza, salad, dessert and drink. The cost will be $5 per person, with a $20 family max.