This Blog is based on Rev. Kim's sermon on Encouraging One Another, on May 25.

1. Tell about a time you were encouraged by someone. What was it like? What exactly needed encouraging?

2. Read Philippians 1:1-14. Name 3 ways Paul encourages the church.

3.God doesn't reveal very much, good or bad, of what will happen to us. Why do you think that is?

4. Read Acts 16:6-10. How did God direct Paul's mission to Philippi? Has anything like this happened to you?

5. Read Proverbs 31:10-31. Now compare that portrait of a woman of noble character to Lydia as found in Acts 16:13-15. What are the similarities and differences between them?

6. Think of one way you could be an encourager this week.

isThese questions are a follow-up to the sermon by Rev. Susan on May 18th. 

1. a. How or when have you felt most cared for in your church?
b. In which ways are you most comfortable caring for others in the church? 
c. Have you ever stepped outside of your comfort zone to help others, and how did that go?

2. a. Are there some ways we are missing the mark of caring for one another in our church? 
b. How can we do better?

3. a. "It's easier to care for people if you know them." True or false? 
b. How do you get to know people best - by chatting after service, by joining a small group or a 'task force' (like Choir or Feed My Sheep), or by _______?

4. a. How do we most effectively use our 'spiritual gifts' to care for each other? 
b. What has been your experience with this? 
c. What would have been more effective?

5. Which of the 'quiet gifts' (faith, administration, wisdom, etc.) has an impact on our relationships within the church?

6. In several epistles (letters to churches) the writers bid people to persevere in the face of persecution and difficulties. We now face the challenge to persevere through this period of adjustment/transition at St. Aidan's. 

[READ Romans 5.3-5] What do we hope our perseverance will benefit us at St. Aidan's?

These questions are a follow-up to the Sermon by Rev. Chris on May 11th. 

Read:  Luke 10: 38-42

1. Have you ever had conflict with a brother or sister in Christ?
2. What was the cause of this conflict? Was the problem really the problem, or was there a deeper root that was the underlying cause of the conflict?
3. What was wrong with Martha’s words/accusation towards her sister Mary?
4. How does Jesus seek to correct and redirect Martha in his response? 
5. Why has Mary made the right choice according to Jesus?
6. What is the primary lesson from this gospel passage?
7. What practices could you institute in your daily life to help you be more like Mary and less like Martha in your service and your relationships?