First Christian Church - Bedford, Indiana

Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for God will judge the immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never fail you nor forsake you." Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper,I will not be afraid;what can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Wholeness Caf: Harvest

As we engage our newly stated identity: "A Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World," what opportunity might we tap by actually being together physically for General Assembly? How might we manage a conversation of thousands where ALL voices are heard? What might we learn about convening meaningful conversations that we could apply in our home congregations as we seek to re-invigorate our mission impact in the world?

These are some of the questions that planners brought to the 2009 General Assembly along with a hope to pioneer a new way of "Being Church" in the context of General Assembly to more fully demonstrate "true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice," (The Marks of a Faithful Church) as Assembly Disciples and beyond.

General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins invites General Assembly participants to preview a new web site that shares what Disciples discussed, and encourages the conversation to continue.

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Mark Your Calendars Now for the Next General Assembly!

The 2011 General Assembly will be held at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn., from Saturday, July 9 Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Watch a music video about Nashville - the 'Music City' - produced by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.disciples.org/ga

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Wholeness Caf: Harvest