Picking up the Cross

Tuesday had the honor of gathering with a dozen other brothers who function as elders in their respective house churches. Very impressed by the strength of their desire to get together. Our brother John led a discussion based on the question of what vision God had given each man for the ekklesia in which he gathered. We concluded with a time of prayer. Everyone stayed after for at least a half hour and some for almost an hour. The dilemma rises in the seeming need for additional structure when more people come. Should we multiply into smaller groups? Or try to meet for a longer period of time?
Thursday evening met with the support and accountability group. Had the blessing of hospitality from our brother Russ and some solid counsel. "The pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel." (Prov. 27:9) Friday morning got together with our brother Gary, who is growing into a man of the Word, a major turning point in his life. Later that same morning met with our brother Matt and worked out some glitches in our relationship. God be praised.
This morning met with the E. Cambridge brothers, updated one another, prayed, and worked through a question in the process towards deciding whether or not to acknowledge elders in our group. Tonight had the joy of fellowship with the Monson ekklesia. Interaction centered around abiding in God's love by doing His commandments. (John 15:10) and the theme of forgiveness. Thank you, Father, for forgiving us our sins.