Lots to think about…..
I received an e-mail from a dear friend about my last post and I really appreciated it. She spoke of how encouraged she was by the ladies time on Saturday night and urged me to consider going to the ones held in the future. I don’t know why I get on such rants sometimes about community, but yesterday’s post was one of those rants that I chose not to contain. I hope I didn’t offend anyone! I do realize that we all need one another and that I am probably (as my husband so graciously pointed out) contributing to the cycle of seclusion by not participating. I was told that the women at the gathering were encouraged to stop faking community and really reach out to each other, and that is really good to hear. Thanks, you know who, for filling me in and pushing me forward! That’s what community means to me.
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I know what you’re saying about forced community. I feel the same way about discipleship. It should happen naturally within the body, but it doesn’t always, so we create small groups where we hope to foster relationships where discipleship happens.
Of course, what *ought* to happen isn’t necessarily what does happen, so it’s a good thing to provide “formal” avenues where people are invited to live in community. It’s got to start somewhere, you know? I’m very glad to hear that women are being encouraged to reach out to one another.
And, I’ll take this opportunity to plug Adelphe Fellowship, another avenue where seminary women who work or live off campus can plug in. (working and living off campus NOT required) We’re on the portal and Emily Loveall is working to get flyers everywhere! Or, you can email me (nsawyers@charter.net)
Sorry, Lyra about my advertising–hope you don’t mind! Love you lots!!!
I don’t mind at all, Nikki! I’m so glad Adelphe is starting up and am excited to see what happens! Love you, too!
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