For the last three weeks or so the group of disciples we meet with have been meeting seperatly as Males and Females. Kim (my wife) has remarked that it has seemed quite difficult and rather flat when the women meet. We have not worked out why, but Kim has remarked she finds it disatisfying so far.
On the other hand when the guys have met we have had a real intense, awesome time.
Tonight we gathered together again. There was eight of us ranging from 54yrs to 7yrs. We all shared and participated. There was no leader but it hummed in the Holy Spirit. Two psalms were sung, people prayed we shared Gods truth organically over Fish and Chips, the boys participated, Prophecy was declared, communion was shared, beer was drunk and Rugby was watched. It was a perfect blend of the New Testement and Kiwi culture in action. Its living out 1st Corinthians in a New Zealand setting. It's easy, it's fun, it's real, it's not false.
Next week we are all getting back together.
Keep an eye out for tomorrows blog. We are going to the Mcleod Clan house church tomorrow. They are having a dedication with lot's of food
I will take photos and tell the awesome story of the impact they have had on there extended family since going organic.
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- 18/06/2005 @ 11:56:52
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philipedwards
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- 18/06/2005 @ 14:25:23
I think you are saying that the guys have a better time because they do not have the kids? That is perhaps a fair point you make and has some validity. However last time the guys met, half would have been boys, so we are not completly sexist! Kim wonders if it was because they meet in the afternoon during the week which is just so hectic that no one is really got there mind on 'gathering together'. We are all gathering together (men and women) tomorrow, so it will be interesting to mention this.
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I see pictures above of plenty of people including young children. Whom is responsible for the children while the men are together doing their bit? Perhaps I am jumping to conclusions, but have you considered this when Kim suggests she is not having as exciting a time as you? Now granted, this is not an idea I share alone as I see someone else raised the same point at your duplicate site.