Day 30

+ 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 second set of core values (with biblical texts for further reflection):

Creativity

We recognise the importance of taking risks and the demands of mission in the inner city, and we believe that it is acceptable to fail.

(Hebrews 11:32-40)

We value courage, creativity and diversity as we try to discover relevant ways of being church in different contexts.

(Joshua 1:6-9)

We believe that questions and theological reflection are important as we learn together and so discern the way forward.

(Jude 17-23, 1 Peter 3:15)

We aim to be catalysts, encouraging and releasing creativity in both church and community as we seek and share God in the inner city.

(Mark 4:26-29)

We believe in discouraging dependency and developing indigenous leadership within maturing churches that will have the capacity to sustain and reproduce themselves.

(Acts 14:23)

We are excited that God can be discovered in the heart of the city and commit ourselves to explore various forms of prayer and worship that are appropriate here.

(Hebrews 10:19-25; Revelation 21:1-4)

We realise that God's Spirit blows freely and so we will not assume our work should continue indefinitely.

(John 3:7-8)

Free prayer

The Lord's Prayer

Lord, in your mercy

Let your kingdom come!