Sugar Grove Church of the Brethren

Wardensville W.V.

Springs! of Living Water
Text Box: Our congregation has entered the Springs! of Living Water process. Inspired by the story of the woman at the well in John 4, this process leads us through thirst, encounter, transformation, and mission. The core of the process is personal and corporate growth in understanding and practicing the spiritual disciplines. Then congregational meetings lead us to celebrate our strengths and history, understand the needs of our community, and discern a Biblical passage to guide us in discerning and carrying out God’s will. Continue to check back here for updates on the process. Weekly Bible readings can be found under the “Bible Question” tab. Congregational Meeting 1 - Celebrating the Strengths God has Given Us - March 21, 2010 Good Stuff about Sugar Grove Church of the Brethren (brainstormed at Congregational Meeting 1) - Christ-centered - community service/outreach - accurate vision/mission statement - close-knit congregation - people willing to come distances - feel like family - location—peaceful/soothing—relaxed atmosphere - encouraging our young people - tithing/giving for needs - everyone willing to help/share talents - church without borders - good fellowship - good food/cooks - picnic shelter/fellowship - willing to grow—open to God’s calling—willing to expand - 2 buildings – unique, pretty, historic buildings - music—singing, piano players - pastor - history/traditions kept alive—baptisms in creek, footwashing - also looking forward Spiritual Disciplines Meditation Prayer Fasting Study Simplicity Solitude Submission Service Confession Worship Guidance Celebration Chastity Sacrifice Doing good in secret Silence