Here are a few of the directions I want to venture towards in our small group:
1. The possible uses of technology to enhance our faith
a. blog spot (this experiment)
b. research on spiritual topics
c. spreading ideas or broadcasting (using Bible verses on facebook)
2. The challenges technology has brought to our generation
a. Desensitization due to amount of information and the pace that it comes at us
b. Anonymity shield that removes us from accountability from others and ourselves
c. Distractions from "be still and know that I am God"
d. Temptation for pleasures available electronically (excessive gaming or lust)
3. God's possible purposes for allowing such tools
a. Where is the human condition going with technology?
b. Does God call us to us technology to serve him?
c. What is the most spiritual reponsible use for technology and how do we implement such practices?
The schedule is flexible and the outline is a draft.... but these are some of the topics I want to broach in our discussions.
Let me know what you think!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Darcy's First Post
I am Darcy, a 21 yr old female currently student teaching and graduating with an English Education and Philosophy dual major this coming May the day after I get married. My fionce and I are thrilled to have the young adult small group started and healthy as we plan to settle in Salina and seek a peer group of spiritual support.
I have been with First Christian Church since moving to Salina in 1999, my 8th grade year. I am a product of the youth group here, LOGOS, and currently volunteer with the youth since I no longer get to attend. :) Moving off campus this semster and not having 10:00 chapel to go to at my college, I began looking for a group to fill that role in Salina. Kim and Greg, our pastors, helped get this young adult group up and running.
Our first topic came from the book "Momentum for Life" by Micheal Slaughter and included a 7 week schedule with an Apples to Apples game party and get together at the end. I suggested our next topic would be technology and faith, and the design for the unit fell in my hands. So as fair warning, this is my first attempt at leading a small group, but I do have good guidance from Kim and Greg.
I have been with First Christian Church since moving to Salina in 1999, my 8th grade year. I am a product of the youth group here, LOGOS, and currently volunteer with the youth since I no longer get to attend. :) Moving off campus this semster and not having 10:00 chapel to go to at my college, I began looking for a group to fill that role in Salina. Kim and Greg, our pastors, helped get this young adult group up and running.
Our first topic came from the book "Momentum for Life" by Micheal Slaughter and included a 7 week schedule with an Apples to Apples game party and get together at the end. I suggested our next topic would be technology and faith, and the design for the unit fell in my hands. So as fair warning, this is my first attempt at leading a small group, but I do have good guidance from Kim and Greg.
FCC Young Adult Small Group - The Technology and Faith Experiement
Hi there,
Recently at First Chirstian Church in Salina (linked to map) we have begun a young adult small group and our next topic to cover is 'technology and faith,' examining our faith in a high tech world and the challenges our generation faces along with the opportunities we have because of the influx of technology available to us. The plan is that each memeber of the young adult small group will take turns posting their views of faith and technology, reflections on devotionals, reactions to our meetings, or general musings.
In short, we are testing the exploration of faith through a technological medium - a blog!
We meet on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. in Salina. Feel free to email if you want more information or have thought provoking comments.
fccyoungadult@gmail.com
Recently at First Chirstian Church in Salina (linked to map) we have begun a young adult small group and our next topic to cover is 'technology and faith,' examining our faith in a high tech world and the challenges our generation faces along with the opportunities we have because of the influx of technology available to us. The plan is that each memeber of the young adult small group will take turns posting their views of faith and technology, reflections on devotionals, reactions to our meetings, or general musings.
In short, we are testing the exploration of faith through a technological medium - a blog!
We meet on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. in Salina. Feel free to email if you want more information or have thought provoking comments.
fccyoungadult@gmail.com
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