Exploring Mission and Spiritual Growth: Seeds of Hope, Holy Spirit, and Gifts
Delve into the essence of modern-day mission, spiritual practices, and community engagement through the themes of sowing hope, the fruit of the Holy Spirit, living for God, and utilizing gifts bestowed by the divine. Engage in insightful discussions on where mission stands today and the pivotal role of love, service, and community building in fostering a deeper connection with the divine. Join us on this enriching journey of faith, reflection, and service.
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SOWING THE SEEDS OF HOPE WHAT DOES MISSION LOOK LIKE TODAY?
TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY 10am Opening Worship 10.30am Introduction 10.45am Discussion groups Where are we now? (part1) 11.15am Feedback 11.45am What is God doing in our communities? 12 noon Lunch 12.45pm Discussion groups Where are we now? (part 2) 1.15pm Feedback 1.30pm Review and Closing Worship
WHAT DO WE THINK MISSION IS? It is: Where God is at work Getting on board with what God is already doing Where people stop attending church and start being church The God of mission has a church, the church of God does not do mission
FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Galatians 5:13-26 13You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.14For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: Love your neighbour as yourself. 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. conceited, provoking and envying each other. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have 26Let us not become
LIVING FOR GOD 1 Peter 4:7-11 7The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. without grumbling.10Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace in its various forms.11If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 9Offer hospitality to one another
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 27 4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
WHERE ARE WE NOW? Group 1 Kenardington, Hamstreet, Warehorne, Orlestone Group 2 Bilsington, Bonnington, Ruckinge and Aldington 1. What are we doing well? 2. What gifts do we have in our parishes? 3. What opportunities are there for us?
WHERE ARE WE NOW? Group 1- Kenardington, Hamstreet, Bilsington, Bonnington Group 2 Aldington, Warehorne, Ruckinge, Orlestone 1. What are the challenges? 2. What do we want to do?
COMMUNITY - BUILDING COMMUNITY IS MISSION Possibilities: Friendships Hospitality Conversations Invitations Participation Belonging Acceptance
COMING TO FAITH For most people coming to faith is a journey. Faith in the city this report from the 1980 s identified that it usually takes about 4 years from the first point of contact for someone to become a regular worshipping member of a church. Regular does not necessarily mean weekly. Giving people a sense of belonging is part of that journey.
THOUGHTS FOR THE FUTURE Consider Caf church and other styles of worship The times and days we have our services How we welcome people if they attend How we support people to be part of our services, for example the liturgy, when to sit, when to stand, the way we move during the service, all these are challenging for people who are not familiar with church Please remember - it is a huge step for someone to walk through a church door, how can we make them feel comfortable and encourage them to feel as if they belong
THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER How the seed is planted The different ways in which the seed is received Blessing those who come to us, valuing them for who they are and where they are, and walking alongside them Allowing people to simply belong and experience the life of the Christian Community without commitment This can start the journey of believing, they are not signing up to the entire package of doctrine but they are recognising Jesus This can lead to a new way of behaving
