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Read Matthew 5:13-16, NIV
This is a pretty familiar passage of Scripture. What would you expect me to preach/teach about if you hear me read it?

Read the passage in another translation, the Message, in Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus says:
“Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”
Recently I was asked, “What does the word disciple/discipleship mean to you?”
My answer: following and becoming like Jesus & bringing others on the journey with you.
Calvary’s Statement: Doing Life Together with Jesus

What does it mean to be really connected with other people? To be connected in community?
When I went on a trip to DC with some of you, I cleaned the car. Tom kinda made fun of me because I armorall-ed the dashboard. But. I wanted to have a clean car for my guests since I didn’t know who’d be coming on our trip to DC/Ebeneezers/Frontline. When Tom normally gets in the car, it’s a mess…when we’re really connected with people, they see the real us. They see that our car, and sometimes our lives, are a little messy. That’s when the Gospel really shines through–when we are who we are and people see Christ reflected in us.

We didn’t get much past this question this week. I hope you can make it out soon to join the discussion.

There have been a few changes in the Gathering. After doing the previews and getting feedback from everyone, we’ve decided to do the Gathering once a month.

This will allow us to concentrate on some of the other aspects of the Gathering-small groups, service projects and trips. The consensus is that this will allow us to better live our values of experiencing God while we connect in community, grow in faith and serve others.

We’ll be announcing upcoming events through this email, texting, mySpace, Facebook and the website.

If want to help in some way or help with event planning, contact Tom, Amy or Pastor Jeff.