Discussion Questions

What are your fondest memories of church?

What changes have you noticed in the congregation you attend?

What concerns you about the future of the church?

What hope do you see?

Acting on the Word

Talk with other church members about what church means to each of you.  Where do you see hope?

Daily Readings

Sunday:         Isaiah 43:16–21

Monday:       Psalm 42
Tuesday:       Matthew 16:13–20

Wednesday:  Jeremiah 29:11–14
Thursday:      John 10:27–30

Friday:          1 Corinthians 3:9–11

Saturday:       1 Corinthians 15:55–58

Reach each scripture passage slowly two or three times.  What words or phrases stand out to you?  Spend some time in silence, reflecting on what God may be saying to you about the church or your own life.