Wholeness -Where It Begins

This week at the Gathering- We are reading John Chapter 4: 1-42 before we meet together. While you read the story of the Samaritan woman reflect on the following:
1. What is the context of this story?
2. What is highlighted for you?
3. How does the message apply to your own life and your family?
4. How does the message apply to The Gathering?

Come prepared to share your insights as we dive into this chapter together. We meet at the Richey's at 7pm. Special Note: Everyone bring their favorite fall treat! See you then.

Core Values-Who The Gathering Is

Every action begins with a thought. Knowing who we are affects what we do. When we don’t know who are we open ourselves to behaviors that are inconsistent with our desires. Often, we are unaware that we are being inconsistent and we wonder, why me or maybe why NOT me? By knowing who we are we have the ability to make the choices that reflect our desires. So knowing is KEY for it shapes all that we do in life. For the Gathering, we must know who are so that we function and serve out of purpose which will allow us to measure ourselves and keep us intentional in our direction.

Based on our initial discussion of "who we are" at the Spragues, this list was compiled. We are working three value carefully and specifically each week.

I. Worship (Exodus 34:14, Mt. 14:33, 2:2-11, Heb. 1:6, Romans 11:36, 12:1-2)
· Christ-Centered
· Authentic
· Spirit-led
· Corporate and Individual

II. Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 2 Peter 1:21, Dt. 4:2, Psalm 19:7, 119:105, Mt. 1:22, Hebrews 4:13, Ephesians, 6:17-our sword, 1 Peter 2:2, Mt. 4:4 –life in God’s Words)
· Inspired
· Relevant
· Active
· Life Giving

III. Wholeness
· Accepting (Ephesians 4)
· Counseling and Care
· Forgiven and Healed
· Accountable

IV. Community (Ephesians 5)
· Truth Seeking
· Open Minded
· Secure
· Creative
· Entrepreneurial

V. Empowerment (Ephesians 6)
· Discipleship (Acts 8:14-17; 19:1-6, 1 Cor. 12-2)
· Cultivating Individual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12-4)
· Networking (NT Church)
· Releasing Acts(Mathew 28, 2:17-18)

Talking Points
What does each value mean? (Definition)

How does look in our Church? (Action)