1. Lesson 2 Communities of Faith
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Lesson 2
Communities of Faith

2. Marks of Mission
Witness to Christ’s saving, forgiving and reconciling love for all people
Build welcoming, transforming communities of faith
Stand in solidarity with the poor and needy
Challenge violence, injustice and oppression, and work for peace and reconciliation
Protect, care for and renew life on our planet

3. Theological students visit Wontulp-Bi-Buya, along with the ABM organiser Jazz Dow (pictured far left). Kathryn  Bellhouse is standing second from the left. © ABM/Chris Stead, 2017

4. Wontulp-Bi-Buya students pray together at the NAIDOC week celebrations in Cairns. © ABM/Chris Stead, 2017

5. Questions
What was Kathryn’s overall experience of the community at Wontulp Bi-Buya College?
How was it a welcoming, transforming community of faith
What was the one example from the trip that spoke to you particularly? Why do you think it was meaningful?

6. Bible reading
Acts 2: 36-47
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7. Discussion
Was this a “welcoming, transforming community of faith”? How so?
What do you really like about their approach? What would be difficult to replicate in today’s society?
How do faith communities do things nowadays?
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8. Prayer Generous and welcoming God,
In Your goodness You created us all,
That we might participate in and enjoy relationships,
With Yourself and the people around us.
Give us grace to welcome those not like us
To be an example of Your kindness and love
Open our eyes to see,
That our hearts may hunger for justice and peace.
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9. Help us to be generous with the gifts we have been given
And to receive the gifts you give to us through community.
We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
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