The Weekly Liturgy :: Week of 9/11/2022
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 Romans 12:9-13 and John 17:20-23.
Reflect on these passages either individually or with others. You can also use these questions:
Reread Romans 12:9-13. What stands out to you about what a true community of love looks like?
What have been your challenges and joys of being in a Christian community?
In the sermon there were characteristics of a loving community
Committed to one another (9-10)
Puts others first (10b-11, 16)
Patient (11-12)
Generous (13-15)
Which one is more challenging for you? Which one comes most naturally to you?
Do you sense an invitation from the Holy Spirit to help strengthen the community? If so, how?
How have you grown in Christ as part of being in this Life Group?
How do you desire the Lord to grow you in regards to community?
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?
