Sanctuary Week of January 14

Discussion Ideas

1. Matt 16:13-18
- "Who" (v.13, v.15)
Describe one thing/person/expereince that has influenced who we say Jesus is.

- What or who is the "rock" v.18
(Rich mentioned on Sunday, "the rock" being the 'every person.'
Like Peter, God can use, and will build his church on people who are messed up but yet want to follow him)
What does it mean that Jesus will build his church on it?

- "gates of death" v. 18
What are the obstacles to Jesus continuing to build the church?
What is the hope?

What does it mean for us to see ourselves as church 'pioneers?'
What does it mean for me as a part of Missiongathering?

2. The move to Claire de Lune.
The reasons? (In case you don't already get it!)
- Self-sustaining (financially, and less set-up/tear-down, etc.)
- Continued growth (opportunity for more use/flexibility of space, and possible Sunday pm gathering)

Discuss how people are feeling about this, etc.


Organize your first 'outward journey' as a group.

Also, let your groups know we will be meeting again for the next few weeks.
Our next Villager Evening will be our Ash Wednesday gathering, Feb. 6.