For the next challenge I (Lythan) wanted something that followed in some way from the last one - the work of the Holy Spirit. So I have chosen to focus on one element of the Spirit's work - the community of faith. In Acts 2:42-47 Luke describes the amazing first congregation and how they share their lives together totally. It is quite something to try and live up to. How do we become Acts 2 communities today?
I also thought about Matthew 18:20 (where two or three are gathered in my name there I am in the midst of them). Being a Minister I feel I have to point out that this reading is not just a reminder of Jesus being with us when there are just a few of us there, but that the context is actually when people are falling out and how to deal with it - but that is part of being a community of faith too.
Community of faith could be a church, a group, your family, your area. You may want to focus on the highs or lows of trying to be the people together that Jesus has called us to be. I'll leave it to you and the Spirit to mull over as you create
Lythan
Nikki
Pauline
Kim
Esther
Hazel
Julie
Stacy
Melita
3 comments:
BEAUTIFUL JOB girls!!!!
Obviously I didn't get the challenge finished this round :(
End of school time is CRAZY BUSY around here.
I'll be up and running again for next time :)
Whew - I finally made it back here! I've had an idea for each challenge, but just haven't managed to put the idea into reality. I'm still struggling to find time to make cards that I choose to, rather than need to, but I have a card for this challenge:http://encouragingimpressions.blogspot.com/2009/06/community-of-faith-salt-challenge.html
Hi there! I follow this blog, but haven'e had time to post yet- getting used to being a CT on 5 teams! I wanted to nominate you ladies for an award- it is on my blog and it is of course, free. I really think you do lovely work and look forward to posting soon.
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