The SIAFU Network Chapter Meeting Guide

Chapter Meeting Guide

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the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”) 2. Our meetings can be times where we challenge and exhort each other to abandon all for Christ, striving to live as disciples of Jesus where we are . SIAFU gatherings offer opportunity for urban Christians to “stir up” each other to live as disciples of Christ, and to bear witness of the Lord in their lives and communities. (Heb. 10.24-25 – “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”) 3. Our meetings can be places where we organize service projects in our communities that meet needs and transform our neighborhoods for the Kingdom . SIAFU gatherings can become ministry incubators, allowing local urban Christians to do good works on behalf of others in the neighborhoods where they meet. (Phil. 1.27 – “Only