Discussion Guide I - June 8, 2008
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Discussion guide for June 8, 2008
When prayer doesn't work
By Kenneth Thompson
Page 2
When have you felt that God does not listen and prayer does not work? What have others told you in those times? What has been helpful to hear, and what is not helpful to hear?
Thompson writes: "Master time stewardship, not time management." Do you agree with this statement and explanation? Why or why not? If you have tried it, explain how it felt.
God empowers--we serve
By Philip K. Clemens
Page 8
Why is it tempting to "add our own requirements to God's word, instead of taking God at his word?"
What happens when people treat the Bible as a "rule book"?
Joining the Anabaptist conspirators
By Tom Sine
Page 12
Which, if any, of these four streams (emerging, missional, mosaic and monastic) were you familiar with before reading Sine's article?
What can these streams contribute to the Mennonite church?
How can your congregation "encourage these new conspirators"?
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