Last night we did things at FNC in a mildly interactive style.
Nothing too radical, but the opportunity in the talk for those present to contribute and guide the application of the passage. We were looking at bits of Philippians in terms of the way it relates to Paul’s first visit to Philippi back in Acts 16.
(Audio of the talk is available here )

So the thrust of the interactivity was to brainstorm ways we can increase our ‘spritual footprint’. IE: to think of a number of small things we can do to a) improve the way we function as a church, and b) impact our community for the gospel. Little, daily choices can make a big impact on our spiritual footprint. Individually in our own lives and networks, and collectively as a body of believers in the lower mountains, we can choose to make small changes that will add up to a big impact.

You can hear some of the live suggestions on the mp3 of the talk, but here’s a few more that came in via the Comment Cards:

• Ask people how they are going with their Bible reading and praying.
• Have the opportunity in our Sunday meetings for members to share how God is/has been at work in their lives.
• If someone (particularly a non-Christian) ask’s you how your weeks’ been, try to incorporate your invovlement with Christian acitivities so that they are more aware of what you stand for and so you might be able to bring God into the conversation.
• Every morning while you’re brushing your teeth, commit your day to God.
• Get to church early/on time to encourage each other (and the muso’s and singers) in the first two songs.
• Praying for one another after a conversation at church.
• More ‘street presence’ promoting church activities (as for the ‘Make Poverty History’ event).
• More ‘street champions’
• Just talking more to people at church – especially if we are aware they are not happy at church.
• Specifically looking out for people to ‘connect with’ after church.

• Giving up your place in a line – particularly in a school environment.

Got other ideas?
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