September 17, 2010

Living It
Wednesdays beginning October 6
Acts 2:42-47 (MSG)

“That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up. They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles!

And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person's need was met. They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved." Acts 2:41-47 (MSG)

Pastor’s Blog

Acts 2:42-47 describes a brand new kind of life together that resulted from the powerful “outpouring” of the Holy Spirit into Jesus followers. These newly empowered believers invited and included hundreds and even thousands of others into this new community of the Holy Spirit.

Beginning October 6 we will host “Life Café”. Its goal will be to approximate in a way that is contextual to our community the living out of this new kind of community that began at Pentecost with the release of the Holy Spirit.

I will be teaching through the book of Acts from September through May. These scripture reflections will follow the teaching and Sunday Classes and many home groups will build on the book of Acts. However, we are adding a new component to this series . . . . . . "Life Café”. Its goal is to live what we learn.

Is it possible actually to live beyond our own personal immediate concerns? Is it possible to live by the promptings of the Holy Spirit, to be led into the lives others, to experience God’s power in ways that are not only personal but also permeate the whole community? We hope “Life Café” will be one small step in that direction.