April 26th

At our last thirst, we experimented a little. We took the same basic format as the previous post, i.e asked what's Jesus been doing in your life the past couple weeks, read scripture to see how our stories are in God's story, and then encouraged and supported one another in prayer. The experimental part, however, is that we didn't come with a biblical text in mind. Instead, we . . .

(drum roll please)

. . . trusted Holy Spirit to inspire us with God's word. [Gasp] And you know what? It was amazing! After listening to our stories, people suggested bibilical stories and passages that spoke to our situation today. Those are the texts we read after listening to each person's story. Just like life, our thirst in God's story is . ..

"Unscripted".

If you didn't get the chance to experience our community in the power of Holy Spirit last time, then join us at 9 p.m. on Thursday 26 April @ Miss Katie's Diner (19th and Clybourn). Invite friends. We'll see you there.

(image from sixthdaydance.org)

Seek God's Kingdom & God Provides

We just finished our gathering for 'thirst' tonight. The feedback was that Miss Katie's Diner is a great location, so we'll be here next time too on April 12th (9pm). Tonight, I thought I'd share with you all, who are keeping eyes on us, what a sample conversation at 'thirst' is like. In faith networking, we share where our journeys have taken us; we walk together in God's presence, then we go our various ways along our paths knowing we're held in prayer. Tonight's theme was God providing for our needs when we seek first God's kingdom in our world.

Merge:

"My journey the past few weeks has taken me through . . ."

"Lately I've felt the urge to break the mold of . . ."

"I saw Jesus (doing) . . ."

Journey Together:

READ: MATTHEW 6: 25-33

"I hear Holy Spirit guiding my journey by telling me . . ."

"(Name), when I listen to your story in light of scripture, I sense God is . . . "

"I'm surprised by . . ."

(Time permitting, READ: Genesis 22: 1-8 and journey together.)

Godspeed:

"(Name), what you shared about _________ spoke to me by . . ."
"(Name), until the next 'thirst' I'll be praying for you about . . ."

Don't forget to post your thoughts on this blog for what you're thirsting for, where your journey has taken you, and what suggestions you have for themes at the next 'thirst'.

Kevan D Penvose, M.Div, S.T.M.

Discipleship Coach for Family Ministries

St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church

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