Day 1 of the second 2-day block at City Church.
The guys were given the opportunity to talk about what God’s been doing recently. I talked about, mainly, my problem with thinking people don’t want to be around me. That I find it hard to believe that people like and enjoy my company.
When people were praying, P read out Psalm 139. It was a huge reminder of just how much God knows about me; how much He cares about me; and how much He loves me. What was really encouraging was A saying how much he appreciated my company, and then he gave me a hug! This was quite fitting, as I was planning on giving him a hug at the end of the prayers.
I loved the Celtic Christianity and Scottish Church History teaching! I was really encouraged and inspired by the fact that the Church has gone through turmoil and splits numerous times in the past, and has yet survived! Though it’s nevertheless significant, the General Assembly (and the resultant status of the Church of Scotland) will not end the Church.
Another thing that was good was the Biblical Overview. JT said, “How can we use Scripture more creatively in church?” Really challenging!
