Daniel & Heidi Hicks

Throughout the highs and lows of life (you know, like being a UGA fan before the last two years—Go Dawgs), what helps us get through these times is the faithfulness of the Lord and the friends around us. Friendships are so important and that is why several years ago, we began inviting people near and dear to us to create a community group. Over our time meeting as a group, we have become more than just a group; we have become family. As family, we interact with the members of our group so much more than just when we are at group. We watch the show Survivor together, we attend each others kids activities, we cheer on the Dawgs together, we do dinner dates…all the things that great friends. And when we do circle up for our group, we take turn meeting on one another houses and enjoy some food before our discussion over the weekly Sunday messages. Over our time together, we have felt the reality that while the church can create a group, the group—and how they care for each other—is what creates community.