Friday, September 11
Kickoff
Tonight’s program.
Welcome to the kickoff of our 19th season of Dinner Groups. We’re looking forward to an evening with you.
The whole night is about belonging. There are plenty of places to connect in Hoboken. Almost none where you belong. That is what makes a dinner group different, and it is what you build.
The night
| 7:00 | Welcome and opening prayer, then dinner | Nick |
| 7:30 | Intro | Nick |
| 7:33 | Worship | Hannah |
| 7:50 | Leaders in Belonging | Nick |
| 8:00 | Table discussion, dessert | Your coach |
| 8:20 | More than what your group produces | James Gray |
| 8:40 | Prayer at your table | Your coach |
| 9:00 | Closing | Nick |
Discussion questions
This is where belonging stops being an idea. Say something true to the people at your table, and give them room to do the same.
One
How have you witnessed belonging in community?
Two
What will need to change in your leadership or group for belonging to flourish?
Speaking tonight
Nick Lenzi
Community Director
7:50 Leaders in Belonging
People are created for belonging, not just connection. Hoboken is full of places to connect and almost none where you belong. Nick is talking about the difference between the two, and why the space you make at your table is the thing the people in your group were designed for.
James Gray
Equip Team
8:20 More than what your group produces
James is on our staff team and part of the Equip Team. He teaches at VIBE, our youth program, and most recently spoke on Sunday. Tonight he is talking about the order God reads you in, and why your group is never a verdict on you as a leader.
After tonight
Groups start meeting Monday, September 14. Everything you need lives here, on this site, all season.