Sharing Hope and Help How can stepfamilies get support? One definition of fellowship is bunch of fellows (and gals) in the “a same ship.” That, in a nutshell, is one of the benefits of Christianity. We’re all seeking to serve God while we are here on earth. And since we know earth is not a perfect place, we’re going to face trials, pain, temptations, and heartbreak along the way. That’s why Christians need other Christians. God uses us to help each other learn, survive, and grow more in the image of Christ. How can we accomplish this goal? How can our stepfamilies be part of a caring community of believers? This study will explore these issues. Lesson #6 Scripture: Psalm 46, 51; Romans 15:1–7; 1 Corinthians 12:4–28 Based on: CT Classic: a Healing Community,” by Margaret Josephson Rinck, Christianity Today, December 14, 1992 “Becoming PART 1 Identify the Current Issue Note to leader: Before class, give each person the article a Healing Community” from “Becoming Christianity Today magazine (included at the end of this study). In the 1970s, Ray Hildebrand (Paul of the 1960s’ Paul and Paula singing fame) penned a song with a title that agelessly sums up Christian fellowship: Really Do Need Each Other.” “We God doesn’t call us to live our lives alone. Instead, we’re to live in conjunction with other believers in the good times, bad times, and in-between times. Even Jesus had his 12 pals to not only teach, but to be his friends. As we live in community with other believers, they offer us hope, help, and prayer. And in turn, God uses our experiences to help us help others who are going through waters we’ve already survived.
Sharing Hope and Help How can stepfamilies get support? One definition of fellowship is “a bunch of fellows (and gals) in the same ship.” That, in a nutshell, is one of the benefits of Christianity. We’re all seeking to serve God while we are here on earth. And since we know earth is not a perfect place, we’re going to face trials, pain, temptations, and heartbreak along the way. That’s why Christians need other Christians. God uses us to help each other learn, survive, and grow more in the image of Christ. How can we accomplish this goal? How can our stepfamilies be part of a caring community of believers? This study will explore these issues. Lesson #6 Scripture: Psalm 46, 51; Romans 15:1–7; 1 Corinthians 12:4–28 Based on: CT Classic: “Becoming a Healing Community,” by Margaret Josephson Rinck, Christianity Today, December 14, 1992 PART 1 Identify the Current Issue Note to leader: Before class, give each person the article “Becoming a Healing Community” from Christianity Today magazine (included at the end of this study). In the 1970s, Ray Hildebrand (Paul of the 1960s’ Paul and Paula singing fame) penned a song with a title that agelessly sums up Christian fellowship: “We Really Do Need Each Other.” God doesn’t call us to live our lives alone. Instead, we’re to live in conjunction with other believers in the good times, bad times, and in-between times. Even Jesus had his 12 pals to not only teach, but to be his friends. As we live in community with other believers, they offer us hope, help, and prayer. And in turn, God uses our experiences to help us help others who are going through waters we’ve already survived.
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