There are many different ways for individuals and simple church communities to express missional impact in the world. But, both mission and community-life are important and there is an intentional rhythm to both.
Recently I was talking to a friend who shared his own experience in living out a regular rhythm for himself and for his community. He meets with seekers and non-believer-friends weekly for food and friendship. They eat together with his family in their home, share stories about their lives, and deepen connection. Out of this, he has found that many people want to discover more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. At the same time, he meets once or more times a week with those who already are Jesus-followers. At these simple-church gatherings they make time for Acts 2:34 — breaking bread, fellowship, prayer, and the word.
We all have different ways of expressing the mission of Jesus in the world. There is no one-size-fits-all. But I love the way my friend is intentionally balancing between times of mission and times of community shared life.
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Haha! Well this reflection had both Patti and I thinking you could be talking about us and how we do things here in our beloved City of the Sacraments (Sacramento)?! }:- ❤️ Pat
Thank you so much Moose, for you and Patti being awesome Reflections of Jesus in my Home State Capitol!! (Native San Diego) Not sure if I told you but I lived in Auburn, CA back in the day for a few years. Love it! Blessings!
Roger, We are loving our new House church start since the first of the year. Though the weather has been a real challenge this Winter here in the Midwest, God has been meeting with us each week. Using the same Acts 2:34 format with a few wrinkles. We open with a short worship time to focus our thoughts. This blends into the “Joining Jesus 5 Q’s model of where have you seen God at work this week, then continue through “what God is teaching each of us in His word?”, and so on… Then we follow a Bible study off our Roku Channels for the morning. Before having a meal we gather for prayer needs and give follow up to previous prayers. During the Meal, we have discussion on the Bible Study of the morning as well as other Body Life interests. It’s been very Good! Praise Him in His Faithfulness.