May 31 - Pentecost (Click Image)

24th of May - Thanks Bill

Bill, the Youth think you Rock!!!!

1.) What 'message' do we as a church communicate to:
- nonchurched members of the community?
- young people?
- young families?
2.) Are there any changes we could make in order to bridge the gap?

May 17 - Thanks Dennis

Acts 10

1. What, for you, is the most significant message of this passage.

2. Peter crossed a barrier to reach out. Do you think he found it easy? Why?

3. Do you think the environment in which we grew up, has any impact on reaching out, across language, cultural and religious lines?

4. Is our Church 'open' to crossing barriers in terms of interacting with the world. Examples?

5. What, for you would be the most challenging part of reaching outside of your comfort zone.

6. Think of one situation/issue where you need God's help, in order to move out of of your comfort zone in terms of mission to others. (Silent reflection or sharing within the group where appropriate)

Conclude with mission focussed prayer.

May 10 Click image to download

Survey of Hilton Gardens

Click here and here if you want to get the results of the Survey done in Hilton Gardens.

Thanks,
David

Questions from Dr. Bill Houston's address

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Readings: Matt 28 8-10 and 16-20 and Acts 1: 1-11.

Reminders from Sunday:

1. The 4 'alls'. All authority,
All nations
Obey all that I have commanded
With you always.

2. Main verb is to 'make disciples'

3. How?
Go to them.
Teach to obey
Baptise them in the triune name.


Some questions for small groups:

1. What has God sent Hilton Methodist Church into the world to do?

2. Are our activities mainly 'come to....' or 'go into.....' in nature?

3. What must we do to turn the church 'inside out'?

4. How effective are we in 'making disciples' as (opposed to pew warmers)?