PDF-Discussion Guide Congregations and Beyond September I

page 2 Session 1 Introducing the Congregations and Beyond Initiative page 4 Session 2 Connecting Through New Technologies page 8 Session 3 Connecting By Lowering Congregational Walls page 13 Leader Resources page 18 brPage 2br Introduction In Febru. Congregations are spiritual & human social systems that are complex, connected, and changing constantly. . We typically underestimate . the complexity. Congregations . are . open systems . everything in them affects everything else.. The potential for growth wherever the gospel touches ground. Problem or Opportunity?. When we decided to start a second morning congregation in 2011 we committed to an evaluation within two years.. Mostly the feedback has been very positive.. Youth . Ministry Practices. What impact did involvement in youth ministry have on young people? . Deepen my relationship with Jesus. Understand my Christian faith better. Apply my faith to daily life. Eco-Spirituality. April 2013. ICWG. Integrity of Creation Working Group. JPIC. Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission. USG/UISG. Union of Superiors General. International Union of Superiors General. Do Lord We’ve got a home in glory land… Context. From the book. The Missional Church in Context. Craig Van Gelder editor. 1. . Missional . congregations learn to read a context as they seek their . contextuality. . . It is critical that congregations develop the ability to read a context. This aptitude is inherent within the church that is missionary by nature. This means that the church will always seek to be contextual in engaging the context wherever it is located.. Created by the JPD in 2013. A cluster of 14 congregations in the Philly area:. BuxMont. . | Cherry Hill | Delaware County . | . Dorothea Dix | First U of Philly | Germantown . | . Lower Bucks | Main Line | Pottstown . A report and mission plan for presentation to the General Assembly of the United Free Church of Scotland, . 2015, from the Planning for Mission group. The vision. As a denomination we want to see United Free Church congregations across Scotland revitalised, renewed and growing and to see new congregations established, so that the denomination can play its part in the mission of God’s people in Scotland.. The Design. NATURE AND PURPOSE . 19. The primary nature of regions is drawn from the Acts of the Apostles in Paul’s desire to nurture, support, and engage congregations as unique entities and as gatherings of congregations related to one another in their mission. Regions should embody the character of the ministry to which Christ calls His people in their mutual commitment to Him and to one another. . Bishop Wayne Miller. Metropolitan Chicago Synod. June 9, 2018. For Paul… the Old Era and the New Era COEXIST!. We do not know the future of the Church…. But we can pay attention!. The signs are there!. CNN 10. August 4, 2018. Landmark Museum Lost. U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings . School Water Fountains Shut Off . Positive Athlete Shows Exceptional Perseverance. Make Up Day. September 4, 2018. The Cabinet’s clients in appointment making are (. in order of importance. )…. God – . the Kingdom of God. The Mission Field. Congregations. Clergy. M. ISSION. . I. NSITE. Vital Congregations. DATE SPONSOR EVENT August 23 Alexander Levi Heritage Project Lecture on Geneology, Temple Beth El, 2:30 PM August 24 Temple Beth El and Alexander Levi Heritage Project Interactive museum exhibit, No.419 Date : 1 7 .07 .2020 Karkkadaka Vavu Bali Rituals should be conducted at homes Loknath Behera , State Police Chief, has informed that no congregations will be allowed to conduct rituals in con