Jay Passavant

In this weekend’s message, I am going to be quoting author Robert Putnam who makes some very interesting observations in his book “Bowling Alone”. Putnam is a radical supporter of “authentic community”. He believes that much of what is missing in the human experience is because we are not connected to one another as we should be.



You have to hear the message to get some of the gems but one of the things that he has researched and claims to be authenticated is that the likelihood of you having physical problems is 50% greater if you are unconnected in life than meaningfully connected with another group of people!



Think about that, do you want to take a chance on doubling the likelihood of having problems in your life? Then avoid small groups at all cost. Avoid serving with others, avoid being with other people in a consistent and meaningful way.



On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the best life has to offer than by all means, become part of a small group as we launch in a few weeks or a ministry that will be getting underway as the fall comes along.



I don’t really need Putnam’s book to tell me that there is wisdom in that, the scriptures are full of exhortation to “encourage one another” to meet together because there is great wisdom in doing so!





Blessings,



Pastor Jay