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What's happened in your life today?
By: guest36 Date: February 16, 2020, 9:11 am
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I'm wondering how long a thread can run if members take up an
invitation to post what has happened 'today' in their walk of
faith.
I remember a time when, somewhere, such a thread went on add
infinitum.
For my part I'm starting it off again by posting about the
fellowship that I attended this morning.
It's a very free and spontaneous assembly without the old one
hour routine of hymn, prayer, notices, hymn. reading, prayer,
sermon, etc.
Nearing the end the pastor invited those who felt that they had
been strongly 'blessed' to raise their hands and keep them
raised.
Then he invited the assembly to form into groups of those who
hadn't raised their hands, with each group centring around one
of those who had raised his/her hand; the idea being that each
group should then share together the blessing that the 'hand
raiser' had experienced.
Talk about 'spontaneity' ...... it extended the fellowship by at
least 30 glorious minutes.
Anybody care to join into this thread?
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Re: Today
By: bbyrd009 Date: February 16, 2020, 9:17 am
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thats pretty cool! Im noticing many congregations are going to a
more interactive Mennonite almost kinda model :)
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Re: Today
By: Willie T Date: February 16, 2020, 9:42 am
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[quote author=Mike Waters link=topic=730.msg10748#msg10748
date=1581865872]
I'm wondering how long a thread can run if members take up an
invitation to post what has happened 'today' in their walk of
faith.
I remember a time when, somewhere, such a thread went on add
infinitum.
For my part I'm starting it off again by posting about the
fellowship that I attended this morning.
It's a very free and spontaneous assembly without the old one
hour routine of hymn, prayer, notices, hymn. reading, prayer,
sermon, etc.
Nearing the end the pastor invited those who felt that they had
been strongly 'blessed' to raise their hands and keep them
raised.
Then he invited the assembly to form into groups of those who
hadn't raised their hands, with each group centring around one
of those who had raised his/her hand; the idea being that each
group should then share together the blessing that the 'hand
raiser' had experienced.
Talk about 'spontaneity' ...... it extended the fellowship by at
least 30 glorious minutes.
Anybody care to join into this thread?
[/quote]This is pretty much the way our Monday Night Small Group
works. Much more rewarding than the regular Sunday Morning
Service.
#Post#: 10758--------------------------------------------------
Re: Today
By: Soulman Date: February 16, 2020, 10:51 am
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Traveling today to meet up with my daughter and we are all
meeting the son she gave up at birth for adoption 14 years ago,
feeling blessed and emotional.
#Post#: 10761--------------------------------------------------
Re: Today
By: Helen Date: February 16, 2020, 11:38 am
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[quote author=Soulman link=topic=730.msg10758#msg10758
date=1581871875]
Traveling today to meet up with my daughter and we are all
meeting the son she gave up at birth for adoption 14 years ago,
feeling blessed and emotional.
[/quote]
Oh how nice, take lots of photo's and make memories.
God bless you all today. ✟
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Re: What's happened in your life today?
By: guest36 Date: February 16, 2020, 1:19 pm
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The challenge is for us each to tell about our respective 'walks
of faith' on each and every day of the week.
Comment on what others post by all means...but not as a
substitute for a personal contribution.
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Re: What's happened in your life today?
By: guest36 Date: February 16, 2020, 1:38 pm
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[quote author=charity link=topic=730.msg10762#msg10762
date=1581879904]
I don't attend a Sunday service, but I have been blessed none
the less.
[/quote]
I'm surprised to hear that.
Is it because there's no suitable assembly near to where you
live, or are you saying that you worship on a Saturday, or is it
some other reason?
No need to answer if you prefer not to say.
God bless....Mike
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Re: Today
By: Rita Date: February 16, 2020, 1:50 pm
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I liked what the pastor did Mike - what a lovely way of sharing
in a blessing and passing it on.
I was reading a book earlier that mentioned the gospels and
letters ect were written ' to inspire ' ( as opposed to ' being
inspired ' ) It just made you look at things in a slightly
different way. The question and worth reflecting on ..... ' What
is scripture inspire you to do '
Rita
#Post#: 10775--------------------------------------------------
Re: Today
By: Nancy Date: February 16, 2020, 2:35 pm
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That is awesome Mike! What a wonderful idea! So many people,
Christians included do not see what is before their faces
sometimes. His blessings are abundant and constant. We have
become so complacent that we no longer see His blessings! He
wants our gratitude yet, so many seem to think His blessings are
just those aha things...like winning the lottery, or a new car,
or anything material...yes, He DOES bless us with so MUCH. I
thank Him for coffee, cups, socks, food and shelter, showing me
where I err so I can change it.
We are into a series at my local body titles The Soul Garden.
We have 6 different pastors so, we get a good mix of the Word.
Today, was Soul Thirst and how our Spirits can become
dehydrated, and of course, he compared it to physical thirst.
Tomorrow, I will re-watch todays sermon online as we have our
small group on Thursday, and it is always to discuss the
previous sermon. I take very little notes during services so,
it is much easier to re watch so I can pause and not miss
anything. He ended with "Death come to life = The Gospel. He
touched on many bible passages, which they all do. The praise
and worship was especially wonderful today, we sang more hymns
than usual...my fave- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing! And,
my youngest sister is still coming to services...after 3 solid
years of begging God to bring her to her knees...at first, my
carnal mind thought...she'll NEVER be saved...ha! She comes
every Sunday and I'm still pinching myself over how He answers
prayers.
There are too many blessings to list here, and only from today
because, I see everything from Him as a blessing :)
Love your OP and I hope it takes off!
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Re: Today
By: Helen Date: February 16, 2020, 7:30 pm
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Well , Today was not the day that I thought it was going to be.
It's been pretty boring.
My stupid concentration is wiggling all over the place, even
reading is hard work.
Maybe tomorrow will be a much better "Today".
But, Today I did get very blessed and touched with Willies post
on back yard ducks.
That cheered my heart.
These are the kind of days where we have to 'faith-it',
"When we can't see His Face, just trust His heart."
He's still there, He hasn't moved. He's just in the shadows,
hidden from view for a while. ♥︎
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