The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 2/13/22
Gather - We begin our Liturgy in corporate worship by coming together and acknowledging who God is through the Acclamation. God’s character and presence frames our corporate worship and this is also the way we begin our Weekly Liturgy whether we engage it personally or in a group setting.
How did you experience God’s character and presence this week (joys, struggles, breakthroughs)?
Word - We desire for God’s Word to always be on our minds, upon our lips, and deep in our hearts. We want to read, reflect, listen, and respond to God’s word as we are formed more deeply as disciples of Jesus.
Read Ephesians 2:11-22 and Matthew 5:23-24
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
Based on the reading of Ephesians 2:11-22, Matthew 5:23-24, and the sermon, what stood out to you? Why?
When you first started to attend Wellspring, what was your impression about the passing of the peace? How has your impression changed?
How does the reconciliation of Jew and Gentile in Ephesians 2:11-22 speak to us today? How can the church be more faithful in bringing together (within the church) what the world wants to separate? What does faithful presence/witness of the church look like in an increasingly divided world?
In the sermon, it was mentioned that the passing of the peace is the antidote for the loneliness epidemic. How can we become a more radical community of unity and belonging? Where have you seen the church being that radical community of belonging
Describe a time in your life when you experienced deep reconciliation and peace.
Was there something in Amber's testimony that spoke to you? Would you feel comfortable sharing?
In light of Ephesians 2 and Matthew 5, what is the Holy Spirit saying to you?
Listen to the Holy Spirit. How is God speaking to you through this passage?
Respond through confession and repentance.
Questions to engage either corporately or silently: What have you put in place of God or given your heart to this week? What sin do you need to repent of? What area are you not trusting your identity is in Christ? Encourage one another to turn to God and receive his forgiveness and grace. (Consider praying our Corporate Confession together).
Prayer - Spend a few minutes praying into the areas God has spoken to you about. Pray for one another, for the non-believers in your lives, and for the world. (Consider praying through the Lord’s Prayer).
Sending - We are all called and sent out into the world to bring the message of the Gospel. Where are you being sent this week to share Jesus through your actions and words? Is there a specific person or area you need to reach out to or pray for?
