Read through the Gospels in a Year: Mark 5:1-20
Read the New Testament in a Year: 1 Corinthians 9:1-12
Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you …”Mark 5:19
Recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous have clear principles and methods, but so much of the power of a group comes from telling stories. Maybe you’ve heard the famous opening line: “Hi, my name is _____________ , and I’m an alcoholic.”
Group meetings are essentially storytelling sessions. As group members share their stories, they remember who they really are, what they’ve been through, and their hopes for the future. Group members are provided with sponsors who walk with them through the ongoing scenes in their story, helping them follow the storyline of their recovery.
In this sense the church is really a recovery group for sinners. As we tell our stories, we remember who we are, we share what we’ve been through, and we remind each other of just where our hope can be found. We share how much the Lord has done for us! From these stories we’ll learn how our stories also lead us through the past to the present and into the future—with God’s grace.
Don’t miss the first of four Easter services this evening at 6pm.
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