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Shared Praxis 2004-06

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A Praxis Christmas

It's a homeless Christmas

Nativity image
A 21st Century Nativity story

12/15/2005 Gifts to the Community

Matt H.: the value of community; we had a beginning but we will not have an end
Gayle: the willingness to create strong relationships and vital Christian community wherever God takes you in the months and years ahead
Bethany: boldness and passion in everything you do, a heart for acts of righteousness
Dane: the power of reflection to grow and become who God created you to be
Tyler: "Community is the chief architect of character."
Chelsea: the eyes and ears, nose, hands and feet of God in this world-the sky is the limit-Praxis is more than community, it is family
Jeremy: the desire to speak with openness and honesty
Lacey: a challenge to think outside the box
Ian: Praxis has not always met our expectations but it has always been good. Each is a specific dialect of the language of God; speak the word God has given you.
Irv: prudence and discernment-community is a result of God's grace
Kendra: investment and transparency in community-unending love with ties that cannot be broken
Matt D.: desire to hear God's voice, the patience to listen, and discernment when you have heard Him speak
Randy: a word for each of us; Matt D: Wisdom; Gayle: Loving; Kendra: Kind; Lacey: Gentle; Matt H: Contemplative; Jeremy: Genius; Dane: Confidence; Tyler: Humility; Ian: Peaceful; Bethany: Beautiful; Irv: Rabbi

Urban Plunge

Goodnight moon Breakfast of champions Where's the food?
Kim's story Under the bridge We're getting hungry No Left Turn, Left turn only?

The Society of Praxis-cult

The burning of the heretic All smiles Somber? Prayerful?

Hike to Mirror Lake

What a veiw Mirror Lake Bethany's tree? On the trail

A visit to the Trappist Abbey

A test, what's with that? Quite solitude Restful Brook Monks?

Skiing!

Starting off On the Trail Praxis sisters Praxis brothers
Sir Gallahad Trillium Lake group Setting up the perfect shot
At Trillium Lake Shirtsleves in January? It's a race!

Beach Retreat (Tuesdays with Morrie)

Very Pretty Not so Pretty Fresh Bread! Say What?

Shared Praxis Gifts
12/16/2004

Dane to Matt D. Diligence, generosity, modeling Christian love
Matt D. to Randy Excellence in ministry to children
Randy to Chelsea Intensity of love for Christ
Chelsea to Irv Teaching commitment and investment in students
Irv to Ian Perception and expression of beauty
Ian to Matt H. Present in the moment, good listener, poem Oh Matt, My Matt echoes of Oh Captain, My Captain from Dead Poets Society
Matt H. to Bethany Maturity and creativity
Bethany to Dane Practicality, desire to apply truth to life
Lacey to Tyler Strength of vision, power of inspiration
Tyler to Kendra 1 Chron 19:13, courage in leading as RA
Kendra to Gayle Lioness, courage to love, poem
Gayle to Jeremy Sir Galahad, pure heart, strength of 10, "O just and faithful knight of God! Ride on! the prize is near." Tennyson
Jeremy to Lacey Encouragement, inclusion, demonstration of the love of Christ, sincerity

12/16/2004 Gifts to our community:

Matt H.: harmony of a choir of voices
Kendra: discernment, Phil 1:10
Matt D.: perseverance and hope, Rom 1:1-5
Gayle: courage to change, grow, and let go
Tyler: encouragement with prayer
Dane: soft heart, God is faithful, His grace is sufficient
Bethany: freedom to grow, to develop, to become and to be
Jeremy: open ears and open hearts, listening to God
Lacey: encouragement to acknowledge our purpose
Chelsea: acceptance, stretching our boundaries
Irv: time is on our side, the sovereignty of God
Ian: affirmation of the abundance of love
Randy: trust in God and each other to build community