I’m going to try to continue the theme of external focus. I was sending emails to the gal in charge of our external focus team, but I figured I’d just pile together several articles that I’ve come across lately:
“A collective effort” (Chesterfield Observer)
During the cleanup, which is hosted annually by the Ampthill Civic Association, close [...]
Posts Tagged ‘community’
28 May
what others are doing…
2 May
shelter for the lost and weary
Just reading through Mark 4, and some of Jesus’ parables and read the parable of the mustard seed:
Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed. Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, it grows to become [...]
26 Apr
It’s all about the relationships!
Listening to God’s Word versus living God’s Word … or going to church versus being the church … served versus serve. Mark 10:45 makes it clear:
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Serving others and through that, loving [...]
21 Apr
an external focus…
So that’s going to be the (attempted) focus. The community (as opposed to the internal being those that are part of the ‘church’. kinda divisive and separating but I’m sure there’s a better way to say it… anyway).
Last post covers a list of organizations relating to homelessness; but as Jesus outright told his disciples, “you [...]
2 Feb
to be a neighbor
The past few months though there’s really been something pretty awesome between us and a neighbor. It started with their daughter (who’s a few years older than our oldest) hanging out with our kids playing around inside and out. Sometimes eating dinner with us, too. A few months ago, my wife started talking more and [...]
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