I write this EBlast today from Jerusalem. We have had one of the most amazing weeks of my life. Today we spent most of the day in and around Old Jerusalem; following the Via Dolorosa, Touring the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and ending the day taking communion at the Garden Tomb. That was just today! We can’t wait to share about our trip next Wednesday at our Grow Night Dinner, but this weekend you will already get a taste of our trip as we continue to look at what it means to be FAITHFUL in our call to community. Please take time to watch the video read the scripture and reflect on the questions below as we prepare for worship this Sunday.
Scripture: Acts 2:43-47
And everyone was filled with awe; the apostles worked many signs and miracles. And all who shared the faith owned everything in common; they sold their goods and possessions and distributed the proceeds among themselves according to what each one needed.
Each day, with one heart, they regularly went to the Temple but met in their houses for the breaking of bread; they shared their food gladly and generously; they praised God and were looked up to by everyone. Day by day the Lord added to their community those destined to be saved.
Reflection Questions:
What sticks out to you within the passage as it relates to the beginning of the Church?
What would this kind of community look like today?
How could we produce this kind of community today?
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