RO Winter Retreat
by Ashley Mills
1. #nofilter
1.1. comparing ourselves to others, when we should be comparing ourselves to Jesus.
1.2. being our authentic selves
1.2.1. how do we "share" with others
1.2.2. what images are we giving to our audience
1.2.3. how can we "like" things with our passions?
1.2.4. what "status" do you portray?
1.2.5. what are the times you feel you need a filter the most? are there times it may be appropriate?
1.3. "and let us not consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together" hebrews 10:24-25
1.4. "though I have much to write you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete" 2 John 12
2. use key words from social media
3. Measure Up
3.1. 3 categories of comparing ourselves
3.1.1. "How do I measure up to others?"
3.1.2. "How do I measure up to Jesus?"
3.1.3. "How do I measure up to myself?"
3.2. Verses from 1 Corinthians 12?
3.3. Each one of us is a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. { 1 Corinthians 12:7 }
3.4. What does worship look like?
3.4.1. Joe leads?
3.4.2. Songs?
3.5. Creative activities
3.5.1. Picture wall
3.6. Key phrase: your worth is found in Jesus
3.7. Other
3.7.1. Business cards with theme
3.8. {Galatians 1:10} Am I now seeking human approval, or God’s approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
4. Koinonia
4.1. Greek translation of community, joint participation, shared fellowship,
4.2. who is in your community?
4.2.1. what are the benefits of having a strong community? what happens when we feel alone? What are ways we can personally connect with God when we are alone?
4.3. how can we create koinonia with all people?
4.3.1. how do we participate within humanity