As part of our mission statement to connect people with God and others, we desire for people to be known in a way that is not possible in a large gathering.

Connection Groups typically gather on Sunday evenings in homes all over Linn County.

Each Sunday we provide questions based on the sermon to guide a discussion time into deeper spiritual understanding.

If you are looking to connect with others, flesh out the sermon in your own life, and invest yourself with a group of loving believers, Connection groups are for you! Click below to get signed up!

“Loneliness”              Luke 2:8-17           December 21st, 2025  

1. What is meant by the expression “Shared joy is twice the joy”? When has this been a reality for you through the church or this group?

2. The converse of that is “Shared pain is half the pain.” When have you seen a lightening of your load because of the church or even this group?

3. Turn to Acts 20:28. What is the cost to God for the church? How does Ephesians 5:25-27 help our appreciation for the church?

4. What can you say to someone who says they “love Jesus but don’t like the church”? How do the previous verses speak to this attitude?

5. Look next at two places in Revelation – 5:9-10 and 7:9. What do these teach about God’s… (1) global and… (2) eternal… purpose for the church?

6. How do these texts elevate our ministry efforts through FBC? What are some examples of FBC efforts that are contributing to this global and eternal purpose?

7. Look next at Hebrews 10:24-25. What observations would you make from this text? Why is gathering together important for spiritual growth?

8. What does this text convey about urgency? In what ways have you experienced encouragement and accountability through the church?

9. What attitudes or habits would weaken a person’s connection to the church? How can you strengthen that connection even now?