But, the CO2 concept is also highly adaptable. Sean Hyatt has applied it to his family. (Since he has a wife and three young children, it's now a CO5!) The result is a simple way that families can function as churches (think "church = vibrant family of Jesus".
Over the next four days, I'll be sharing an interview with Sean where he tells how this has worked out in his family. Today, Sean explains that this is a model that has been sustainable over time and that he loves what it has produced in his family.
Two things for you to think about. First, what would happen to the church in America (or wherever you live) if this practice became normative for every family? Second, is there anyone you need to pass this on to?
John
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Sean,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your story. Just this week the dad of a new house church here in ABQ was asking what to do about the kids during the gathering. And the next day you had this story, so I was able to forward it to him today. Hopefully it will help them. I just discussed SASHET with them a week or so ago, so this was very timely! Maybe they'll take this seriously and it will help them more in 'being' the church in their home during the week. Thank you so much!
Wonderful picture of "every family a church" - I can only imagine the picture of God developing in the minds of Sean's little ones - a picture of a consistently loving engaged Father...
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