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What Does it Look Like?
Replied Mar. 13, 2009
What Does it Look Like?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alice Blackwelder Apr. 20, 2009.
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Our gathering meets every other Saturday from 4pm to whenever. We begin every meeting with a meal. Everyone brings something to share. Its wonderful how we get together and the conversation flows around the dining room table. At some point in the la…
Our kids stopped by while I was typing my last comment so I had to stop.
Yes I do have prep... I make coffee and set out ice water and tea bags.
For our gathering (and that's what we call our time together the "Gathering") children could be in the…
bonnie,
some nights there are only 3 or 4 of us. the most we've had is 8.. If you have a couple of Christians who will meet with you at first then you could present your idea and desire to be together.
We have NO preparation!
That really sounds awesome, nanny! It sounds like it wouldn't be that intense to start one at my home. I mean, you don't really have to prepare that way. And you just have to trust that the Holy Spirit would lead each of you. But the majority of the…
Hello Bonnie,
I am curious to see the answers to your questions.
But I'll give you a synopsis of our gathering of believers,, it's very simple; a few people sitting in our living room chatting and trusting God to lead us.
We all know and trust that…
I'm concerned about the children as well.
I have never started a thread here, but I'm very interested in visiting a group of one of yours, if that's allowed. There are no organic churches in my area that I know of. I am just curious to find out what a meeting looks like.
Bonnie K. so graci…
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- At 1:29pm on March 7, 2010,
Kristine said…
- That's Mount Rainier in the background. :)
- At 1:47pm on February 26, 2009,
Bonnie Jaeckle said…
- Bonnie, Just wanted to let you know that the resources I mentioned to you were sent out USPS today. BE BLESSED! More later... Bonnie
- At 10:06am on February 26, 2009,
Katie Driver said…
- Hi Bonnie,
See on the side of this page, up on the top? There is an area called "Our Partners". Double click on the CMA resources name. It should take you to the website of the ministry (cmaresources.org). Once on the website, read articles etc. If you click on a Greenhouse's tab, you'll see a listing of all the Greenhouses that will be going on in various places in the next couple months. You'll look for the one in Iowa City, coordinator Dan Bovenmeyer and all the info you need to register.
I am a trainer for these and I think, will be at this one next month. They are great ways to learn about organic, simple church and meet other people who are on this journey. It would be great for you.
If you have any trouble with all this - let me know.
Blessings Bonnie!
- At 9:51am on February 25, 2009,
Katie Driver said…
- Bonnie - there will be a gathering of people to participate in a Greenhouse Training (on simple/organic/missional church) on March 6,7,8 in Iowa City. The guy sponsoring it is Dan Bovenmeyer. I find these such gatherings, bring many people from around an area and you can connect with people you didn't know about. I know Mt. Pleasant as I lived in Lamonai for a short time years and years ago......Blessings to you on your journey....God is faithful...
- At 8:27am on February 24, 2009,
Doug and Donna Spencer said… - Bonnie, my heart goes out to you. You have a sincere desire to follow the Lord and that is refreshing. Yes, there is a lot of "garbage" being tossed around in the Christian world. Don't worry about the whole "rapture" thing. Some believe in it, others don't. Its not essential to your daily walk with the Lord. The same goes for a lot of other theological issues. Just stay in God's word and ask Him to speak to you to explain what He is saying. The veil in your heart will be lifted and you will see what God intends for you to hear. Be patient.
Its hard to describe in physical terms when you hear from God. The best way I can describe it is this way. You know sometimes you have some random thoughts just bouncing around in your head and most of the time we just ignore them as random thoughts. Learn to listen to those. You will know when you know.
I'm glad you've hooked up with Bonnie Jaeckle. She will help guide you from a woman's perspective.
- At 8:36pm on February 23, 2009,
Bonnie said…
- Thank you, Bonnie. My email is b_lofting@yahoo.com and that is very kind of you to help me this way. It's sorta hard to just trust everyone to lead me in the way that's right. I've had so much advise thus far in my new walk. I'll have to tell you about what I'm confused about, since you offered. Christians are so very different in their doctrines, aren't they? I look forward to talking with you and learning of your background.
- At 7:31pm on February 23, 2009,
Bonnie Jaeckle said…
- Hi, Bonnie! What a precious name you have! :) AND... welcome to our Father's family!
I'm humbled by Doug's recommendation to contact me and comments about me. I learned a long time ago that I'm certainly nothing without Jesus in my life. :)
Thank you for including me in your search. I'm a fair distance from you. I'm right up against the MO border about 150 miles from you. However, I'd love to visit connect with you some time, if you are interested. We have children in IL and come through Iowa City on our way to see them.
I've developed a page that I send to people who what to learn more about house church, where to find house churches etc. If you are comfortable giving me your email address, I'll be glad to send it to you.
I'm available to help you in your walk with Jesus in any way I can. I'll send you a request for friendship in a minute. Please stay in touch.
- At 6:46pm on February 23, 2009,
Kriston Couchey said… - Bonnie,
Thanx again for your comments on my page. I have learned that the Lord is ALWAYS speaking and longs for us to commune with Him. He is a person, I know that sounds trite to say, but we treat Him as if He is "out there" and we are "down here". And then we act as if He does not speak to us or listens to what we say. But He says behold I am with you ALWAYS.
He is wanting to hold us to just stop long enough to engage with Him. He will speak clearly and guide us. His voice can be peace in our hearts as we go in the direction He leads, it can also be "no peace" when we are going in the wrong direction. We must live and walk by the peace He gives.
He also just answers our questions sometimes with putting us in the right place at the right time and opening doors for us for what we need to enter into.
He will also speak very clearly, so much that We can write down word for word what He is saying, He will also hold conversations with us at times in which He imparts wisdom and understanding, His voice is varied and has a depth painted accross our whole life, We must learn to see the signs and respond to his voice.
but always know most importantly, we don't look outside of ourselves for Him, we look in our hearts to hear the still small voice of the Holy Spirit as He gives us unction and direction.
But what does it say? The word is near thee, even in thy mouth and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach,
Kris
- At 5:28pm on February 23, 2009,
Doug and Donna Spencer said…
- One more thing. As you grow in the Lord, you will learn to hear His voice. I too am a logical thinker, but I've had to put that aside and listen to the Lord. For instance, last year God clearly told me to move to Hickory, NC. I'd never been there before, knew no one there, no job, no nothing. We've learned to be obedient, so we moved from North Idaho all the way to North Carolina last August. My logical side constantly asked "Ok, so why I am here?" In my heart though, I know our Lord told me to come, so I did.
Trust Him Bonnie. Remember prayer is a conversation. Sometimes we need to stop talking while praying and just listen. Hope this makes sense to you.
- At 5:24pm on February 23, 2009,
Doug and Donna Spencer said…
- Bonnie: I got a chuckle from your message. I too had to learn to zoom in on the map so all the dots weren't so close together. Click on the "+" in the upper left hand corner of the map. You can use your mouse to hold the map and move it over as well. Also, if you just google "house church" you can find other sites where people have their house churches listed. Also, check with Frank Viola. His group is starting a resource as well.
Finally, the best thing to do is to pray that God would reveal to you a group in which you can grow and be part of a true community of believers. Once you find such a group, you will be blessed. That is a promise.
BTW, I agree with Kriston, who left a comment on your page about asking God. Kriston is a good man with a Godly heart. He hears and listens to the truth.
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