Discussion Guide II - Aug. 31, 2008
The Mennonite
More than Sunday school, Aug. 19 2008
Discussion guide for Aug. 31, 2008
Sent for the sake of the world
By David Boshart
Page 18
What fears do you have as Mennonite Church USA moves into the future?
Name several new ways for the church to collaborate, relate and organize to "act with one voice and as one body."
'It is what it is'
By Gordon Houser
Page 30
Share some examples of your feeling hurried, impatient. What might help you respond to those with greater patience and less anxiety?
How is patience a Mennonite virtue? What does it have to do with Mennonite teachings on peace and not going to war?
It starts with Sunday school
By Everett J. Thomas
Page 32
In his editorial, Everett Thomas says that Sunday school class is to be a hermeneutical community. How well do we do with this Anabaptist tradition of interpreting together the Biblical texts we study/ Are there new practices we should consider?
Are we satisfied with our Biblical literacy? If so, why? If not, what should we do about it?
What might be some other spiritual disciplines and faith-building tools that we can add to our Sunday school experience.
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