Communitas: Praying for Hannah

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Praying for Hannah

I try to keep any personal prayer requests to a minimum on the Blog. I would appreciate your prayers (as would my family) for my daughter, Hannah, as we take her to MD Anderson this month for her check up. There are some spinal issues they need to examine. It is our prayer that whatever the issues are, they will not be related to her NF 1 (Neurofibromatosis Type 1). Please pray for a good report.

In addition, please pray for an opening at the Ronald McDonald House. The House is a special place-right next to MD Anderson, affordable and an uplifting environment. At the end of long days of testing, it's a true blessing.

Thank you for your prayers.

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Why Communitas?

Communitas is a word and concept I learned from reading Alan Hirsch's wonderful book: "The Forgotten Ways."

Hirsch seeks to rediscover what he calls the original "Apostolic Genius" that was a part of the early church's spiritual DNA. The early church was highly missional and grew from approximately 25,000 followers to 25 million in a short period of time. One of the core elements Hirsch fleshes out is that of "Communitas."

Hirsch writes: "Communitas not Community: The most vigorous forms of community are those that come together in the context of a shared ordeal or, communities who define themselves as a group with a mission that lies beyond themselves—thus initiating a risky journey. Over-concern with safety and security, combined with comfort and convenience, have lulled us out of our true calling and purpose. Everyone loves an adventure. Or do we?"

I pray this journal in some way stimulates our desire for authentic communitas within our families, churches and faith communities. Following Christ is and should be anything but safe and comfortable!