Differents table 8.14.16
- 2. Table,byGwenKerth “Baskets are vessels to hold, contain, and carry food… Human beings are vessels that hold, carry, and convey God’s Word. Christ is the bread of life, of which we hold in our hearts, and minds, and we must convey that spiritual knowledge to all. Knowing this, how can we keep anyone from seeking God’s Word, and dining at The Table?”
- 4. This, you see, is what I received from the Lord, and handed on to you. On the night when the Lord Jesus was betrayed, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and said, “This is My body; it’s for you! Do this as a memorial of Me.” He did the same with the cup after supper, and said, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Whenever you drink it, do this as a memorial of Me.” For whenever you eat this bread, and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until He comes… 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23ff (KNT)
- 5. Communion; Thanksgiving; to give thanks... EUCHARIST:
- 6. 1. The Passover & the Oppressed Passover was about liberation from oppression; For Jews, from Egypt; For Christians, from Rome… THE EUCHARIST CONNECTS US TO:
- 7. 1. The Passover & the Oppressed Passover was about liberation from oppression; For Jews, from Egypt; For Christians, from Rome… * Native Americans * African Americans * Global refugees * Immigrant families THE EUCHARIST CONNECTS US TO:
- 8. “Our faith is impoverished when we don't acknow- ledge (Jesus’) brown skin, His minority status, His social class. Which is why I love Baldwin's quote… Jesus not (just) as Lord, (and) King, but…as laborer, itinerant, suspect.” YolandaPierce,8.12.16
- 9. 1. The Passover & the Oppressed Passover was about liberation from oppression; For Jews, from Egypt; For Christians, from Rome… 2. The Gospel Communion reminds us that sins are forgiven, sinners are liberated, death is defeated, Jesus is Lord, Caesar is not, and that all of creation is awaiting the resurrection, and its restoration/renewal THE EUCHARIST CONNECTS US TO:
- 10. 3. Personal Faith This is where we weekly engage our trust, our gratitude, in/for all God has done/is doing THE EUCHARIST CONNECTS US TO:
- 11. 3. Personal Faith This is where we weekly engage our trust, our gratitude, in/for all God has done/is doing 4. Church Worship This is where, historically, God’s people gather to express our worship together THE EUCHARIST CONNECTS US TO:
- 12. Behold, how good, and how pleasant it is For brothers (and sisters) to dwell together in unity! …For there the Lord commanded the blessing… PSALM 133:1, 3b
- 13. I am not praying simply for (these twelve disciples.) I’m praying, too, for the people who will come to believe in Me because of their word. I am praying that they may all be one – just as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they too may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. JOHN 17:20-21 (KNT)
- 14. “The name on the FRONT of the jersey is a (lot) more important than the one on the back!” HerbBrooks,1980ish…
- 15. 3. Personal Faith This is where we weekly engage our trust, our gratitude, in/for all God has done/is doing 4. Church Worship This is where, historically, God’s people gather to express our worship together 5. Church Unity “The gifts of God, for (all) the people of God…” THE EUCHARIST CONNECTS US TO:
- 17. TWO-PHASE GENEROSITY INITIATIVE { for } PHASE I = August 14 – September 30, 2016
- 18. SEEKING TO RAISE @ $4,800 for: • 1yr house rental for Kadaama family (@ $180) • Transportation for Pastor Anthony (@ $1,500) • Smart phone for communication (@ $60) • 5mos worth of cell/internet time (@ $100) • Start-up capitol for self-sustaining small business for Kadaama family (@ $600) • Travel expenses for a Steering Team member to go w/Propel in October (@ $2,400)
- 19. Begin prayerfully considering how the Spirit will lead you to express Kingdom love through generosity with our sisters, and brothers in Busete, Uganda SOUL TRAINING EXERCISE