Gather Guide: Food & Bible Discovery

A snapshot of a gathering with a microchurch community.

This simple, practical guide offers a clear structure for microchurches to gather meaningfully around the table. It helps facilitate a rhythm of sharing food, connecting relationally, remembering Jesus through communion, exploring Scripture together, and caring for one another. Designed to be accessible and participatory, including children, this guide supports microchurches in living out discipleship in everyday community.

DBS/Food Gather guide

Food, Connect, Communion, Discover Jesus, Care.

Step 1: Gather around the table

Step 2: Offer a light-hearted question that all can engage with - Listening, Learning about each other, Laughing

Step 3: Remember Jesus through Communion- involve children

Step 4: Learn about Jesus through Discovery Bible Reading

What did you notice?

What do we learn about Jesus?

What do we learn about People?

What might Jesus be saying to us this morning through this text?

Will we obey? Will we share with others?

Step 5: Does anyone have any needs/concerns? How can we pray and/or offer support?

Listen, Interact, Pray, Plan

Notices about other things happening in the community