Day 29

+ We draw near to God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.

Silence

After praying the values during the past 28 days, spend time today reflecting again on the first set of core values (with biblical texts for further reflection):

Relationship

We believe that, in Jesus, God is revealed locally, and that we should be committed to our local community or relational network and active members of it.

(John 1:14, 1 John 1:1)

We believe that the gospel works through relationships and that serving God consists largely in building life-giving relationships with others.

(1 Thessalonians 2:8)

We recognise that Christian faith is a journey and we are committed to helping people move forward, wherever they are at present.

(1 Corinthians 3:1-2)

We focus on under-churched areas and neglected people, trying to find ways of communicating Jesus appropriately to those most frequently marginalised, condemned and abused by society.

(James 1:27)

We challenge the trend of some Christians moving out of the cities and encourage Christians to relocate to the inner cities.

(Matthew 9:9-12)

We believe in doing things with and not just for communities, sharing our lives with others and learning from others who share their lives with us.

(1 Thessalonians 1:5-6)

We see teamwork, networking and mutual accountability as vital, recognising that individuals and churches need each other.

(Ephesians 4:11-13; Acts 2:42-46)

Free prayer

The Lord's Prayer

Lord, in your mercy

Let your kingdom come!