Small Group Discussion

We had a very good conversation at Small Group several weeks ago. We discussed and questioned why Christians aren't better at crossing denominational lines and working together for the good of the Kingdom. Why is it that we generally get suck in our church groups and so rarely venture out and work hand in hand with groups from other churches? Why don't our churches encourage this more? Why are denominations poking fun at others? There seem to always be jokes like "we let you out early so you can beat the Baptists to lunch". Yes, I know these jokes are meant in loving fun, but does it give our young people a good view of how we should treat others? I don't think so.




If We are the Body by Casting Crowns:

It's crowded in worship today
As she lips in
Trying to fad into the faces
The girls' teasing laughter is carrying farther than they know
Farther than they know


Chorus:
But if we are the Body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the Body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way
There is a way


A traveler is far away from home
He sheds his coat
And quietly sinks into the back row
The weight of their judgmental glances tells him that his chances
Are better out on the road


Chorus


Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
And we are the Body of Christ


Jesus is the way



A few places where I think Christians of all denominations would be of great assistance:

• Pregnancy Resource Center
• The St. James Caring Center
• Red Cross
• Putting together Easter / Thanksgiving / Christmas baskets for the community
• Operation Christmas Child

**I am not saying that this an absolute. Obviously there are churches that encourage participation in the Christian community.