Our group will be addressing the community observation topic this week. I have tentatively lined up Shannon Castillo from WCEDC and possibly officer Moody from the J.C. police department but I would rather the group come up with options of their own.
Regarding group progress we spent the first week laying ground rules etc. While doing so the following question was presented. "Is there anything about my theology that would get in the way of loving people who are different from me?" Most everyone agreed that questions like this make them uncomfortable but are necessary as we prepare to turn our attention outward. This self examination should be done now so that our own assumptions (theological or otherwise) about others do not offend and alienate those who we purpose to love.
Specific to lesson #1 we addressed the obvious: the church is the hands and feet of the dream and we are God's creation that will do the work. By its very nature the gift of salvation, redemption and restoration is meant to be shared not hoarded. We also touched on our place with God within creation and how we have intrinsic value as a result of having been made in His image. Of course that is true for all people(s)
We also discussed something called the divine perpendicular as it relates to Mark 12. For lack of a better term it is a graph depicting our love for God and people and how the two interconnected.
Until Next Time,
Michael and Leah
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