Acts 2:42(NKJV)42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
We began meeting with very dear friends of ours last night. From varied directions, we all came to the same point of realizing that there was a need within our lives for true fellowship. I've heard this referred to as "one anothering." We are working together as brothers and sisters to care for the needs of one another, for the whole person.
We will be reading, no, devouring and digesting, the little book pictured in this post, Life Together. This is also by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The hope is that this will serve as a guide as to the purpose of our group.
A church I attended in and after college had groups that sought to meet the needs of the congregation in a similar fashion. These were known as 2:42 groups. Everyone was strongly encouraged to be a part of one. That experience has stuck with me so many years later. Acts 2:42 emphasizes the components that are needed: doctrine (study), fellowship, breaking bread together, and prayer. These ought to be practiced steadfastly.
I am so thankful for this fellowship, and the perfect timing of its inception.
We began meeting with very dear friends of ours last night. From varied directions, we all came to the same point of realizing that there was a need within our lives for true fellowship. I've heard this referred to as "one anothering." We are working together as brothers and sisters to care for the needs of one another, for the whole person.
We will be reading, no, devouring and digesting, the little book pictured in this post, Life Together. This is also by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The hope is that this will serve as a guide as to the purpose of our group.
A church I attended in and after college had groups that sought to meet the needs of the congregation in a similar fashion. These were known as 2:42 groups. Everyone was strongly encouraged to be a part of one. That experience has stuck with me so many years later. Acts 2:42 emphasizes the components that are needed: doctrine (study), fellowship, breaking bread together, and prayer. These ought to be practiced steadfastly.
I am so thankful for this fellowship, and the perfect timing of its inception.
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