This year our missions initiative is called A18 referring to Acts 1:8. We are in the process of taking 10 missions trips to 10 countries in 10 months. With just a few more to go, the momentum for this season has been tremendous. Well, this summer we are bringing it home. Our small groups are a free market system. Meaning each one is its own and you can create any small group you would like. For instance we have bible groups, tennis groups, artists groups, etc.. For the summer we are going to bring every small group together to focus on one topic, to reach their neighborhoods. For 6 weeks each small group will have the same curriculum focusing on "how to love your neighbor" and "why its important". Then at the end of the 6 weeks every group will culminate with a service project or outreach in their particular community. There is a lot of buzz around here. We are anticipating this summer to be such a great time of connection and community. Our small groups span from Woodbridge, VA to Capitol Hill, to Maryland. Without a doubt this is going to be a life changing/community changing summer. Our ATLAS (small group magazine) comes out this week with all the small groups and leaders listed. I think we will have over 85 small groups. Can't wait. Well kick off in 2 weeks!!