Last week we looked at being generous with out time - a challenge for those who are 'do-ers' and not 'be-ers'. This week we look at the other side of this: what we can do out of a heart of generosity.

• How do you serve God and people in your weekly, monthly or yearly rhythms? Share some of these acts of service with one another.

• Do you have a story of when someone went above-and-beyond to serve you in some way? Share with one another the impact their service had on you.

Read 1 Peter 4:8-11

• How does Peter encourage his readers to serve one another here?

• What is the relationship between grace, gifts and service here?

• What if you choose not to use your gifts?

• What if you feel like you lack the capacity to use your gifts?

Read Romans 12:3-13

We read some of this passage last week - so it might be familiar!

• How does this passage help us to understand the principles in 1 Peter 4?

• What are the different examples of serving listed here?

  • Can you think of other forms of service (bonus points if you can think of mentions of them elsewhere in the bible)?

  • What acts of service do you find easy or enjoyable? What do you find challenging or difficult?

  • Is there a form of service that you are particularly drawn to do (or do more)? Share what's on your heart with the group.

Make a plan to serve in some extra way this week. You might like to think of something you can do together with someone else in your Connect Group, or even a project you can all do together!