Leaders Guide: October 5, 2014

Just What Are We Talking About?

We dont see things as THEY are, we see things as WE are.

Start by stating the quote above. From memory would be best.

Then ask, What does that mean actually? (Get several opinionsSomeone else?)
then, Can anyone give an example or two of how you have seen this work out in
your life in some way?

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Did anyone pick up on the pronoun test in the last quote in the Looking Back Study
Guide? Ask someone to read it.

if they answer they and them, then I know it is one kind of company (church). If the
answers are put in terms like we and us, I know its another kind of company (church).
~Robert Reich

Then ask the group, where are you at in the pronoun test with GFC and why? No right
or wrongs, just affirm the honesty of their answers.

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Select which questions from the Working It Out section below that would best fit your
group. I think the last one would be a good group project to begin this week and then
build upon it each week as group. Wouldnt it be great to have constructed a well-worded
prayer together for the group to pray regularly?

1. How has the story you have been telling yourself about the church been
changing as a result of this series and this message?

2. Which of the four characteristics of a local church surprised or challenged you
the most and why?

3. What prayer is formulating in your mind and heart these days regarding you
and your church?