What do you do when you meet together?
Again, this will vary … but here are some of the basic elements that tend to be present in every Community:
FOOD: When you get together, eat! It provides a great atmosphere for people to have honest open communication with each other.
OPEN PARTICIPATION: 1 Corinthians 14:26, is the basis for what we do when we get together. The key is “Each one has…” Everybody should be able to take part.
WORSHIP THROUGH SONG: When possible it is good to have someone who can play an appropriate instrument to accompany the singing. CD players will also work!
BIBLE STUDY: Keep it simple, interactive and include everyone! A great technique is to look over a few verses together and then share with each other what each person gets out of the verses.
PRAYER: Find out what is happening in each other’s lives and take the time to pray for each other personally. We have found it best to refrain from “shopping list” prayers. Expect God to move powerfully and to speak to the group as you pray.
SIMPLICITY: Make sure that whatever you do can be duplicated. If the church is going to multiply rapidly it must be kept simple.
