A Note From Pastor Brian
The Power of Community in the Life of the Local Church
"The person who loves their dream of community will destroy community, but the person who loves those around them will create community." ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
Are you dreaming of community or loving the person around you to develop community? This quote by Dietrick Bonhoeffer applies so much to each of us today. I realize I often sound like a broken record or someone harping on the importance of doing life together with others, but it is one of the most important things that the body of Christ can do to share Christ with those around us. John 13:35 reminds us of this fact: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." I have been in the front row watching groups in our church family live out these very words, from caring for each other in sickness, laughing and rejoicing in life's triumphs, and going into the valley together when group members are dying. I spoke to a VioletGroups member the other day who said, "We talk about doing life together, but our group is learning about death as well." This was such a powerful testimony. Isn't it true that it is in death that we do ‘Life Together’?
Are you in community here at Violet? Would you like to be? We have groups that meet throughout the week. Would you like to gather some friends and start a group? I would love to help!
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