Reflection: In her book, God Unbound, Elaine Heath writes, "We are in a full-blown systems change in how we think about and practice being the church. In our time, the inherited church faces decline, and new forms of church are emerging... they practice hospitality and humility toward their neighbors as primary forms of Christian witness, eschewing any form of exploitative or gimmicky evangelism."
How will we stay connected during this time of system change? As you think about how Hennepin practices being the church, what practices must continue in order for us to be church and which practices have lost their meaning or usefulness for you? BIG questions for a great church who is not afraid of BIG questions! Bring a friend to worship!
For the Children and Their Parents/Guardians: Here's a game you can play with your family at the dinner table. Have someone start by talking about things they really like (foods, shows, colors, vacations, etc.). When someone else likes it too, they should say, "Me, too!" Then that person gets to list what they like. Keep doing this until everyone has at least one turn to share. Then, think about all the ways you're connected together. Isn't it amazing how many things we have in common? The thing we all have in common is Jesus loves us. It's what binds us together even when it feels like we're really different people. What things do you have in common as a family? What are your differences? Are there ways you can ask each other about them so you can learn about them? When you do, don't forget: the thing you have in common is Jesus loves you.
