Really interesting and wide-ranging discussion today. This chapter tells a bit about Mars Hill’s growth and Rob’s simultaneous struggles (though it left many today wanting to know more about both topics). We talked about struggles with (often self-imposed) expectations. How some of us have had experiences of “Sabbath”, would probably like to do that in some form, but aren’t sure how in today’s world with today’s responsibilities and expectations. Questions about, as a church, “What You Can’t Leave Behind” (excuse the U2 quote).
In his sermon, Peter connected this with the “lost” (should they really be “found”?) stories of Luke 15, especially the prodigal son. Ended with reference to Mary Oliver’s The Journey.
Just a normal, so-many-ideas-it-makes-your-head-spin Sunday.
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March 20, 2007 at 1:05 am
rouxhauser
Definitely can’t leave behind community. One of the greatest “outcomes” of the change to our Sunday morning schedule this year has been the opportunity to grow deeper in relationship as a community. I’m getting to know people in far more meaningful ways that I would have, had we just been sharing a pew in worship. I think this sort of building up of community, with intention and accountability, is how we act out the salvation in us (not just for us). Maybe we can become the people God made us to be in solitude, but I think it’ll be easier within a supportive community, don’t you?
Have you taken your superwhatever out back yet?