Daily Worship

Story

Laura Digan August 13, 2024 6 1
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Matthew 13: 34-35 (NRSVA)

34 Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables; without a parable he told them nothing. 35 This was to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet:

‘I will open my mouth to speak in parables;
    I will proclaim what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.’

This summer my church in Whiteinch has partnered with a local independent church to offer the community a fresh expression of church based around stories. 

We meet on a Friday afternoon and share stories on a theme through a variety of creative media.

We were inspired by Jesus and his use of parables to engage and connect with people.

Stories are powerful.

They draw us in, 
they inspire, 
they challenge,
they encourage us to reflect and go deeper.   
Stories bring us into a deeper understanding of a situation,
our surroundings,
ourselves,
each other,
our world
and our God.

 

Prayer:

 

Lord Jesus, 

Inspire us today to share our story with others.

And open our ears and our hearts so that we might truly hear their story in return.

Amen