Everybody has Their Own Idea of Community

Life Together in the Church:Everybody has Their Own Idea of CommunitySpeaker: Rev. Ho-Ming J. TsuiScripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-181. Where does the idea of community come from?Christian theology tells us that:(a) God is a Trinity(b) Human beings are made in His image.2. What factors hinder community?(a) Preconceptions: Unrealistic or unhealthy expectations of what community should be(b) Preferences: Selfish desires that seep into community(c) Projections: The illusion of community3. How we can strengthen community?Communities form and are strengthened through commonalityWhat do Christians have in common? We’re “in Christ Jesus”It’s strengthened by:(a) having the right expectation (seeing others the way Jesus would)(b) making a meaningful contribution (serving others the way Jesus would)