Jonathan Shradar preaches on lamenting as a church from Ephesians 5:15-20. Lament is essential for the health and wholeness of the church.

Sermon notes

Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why do we feel like we have to put on a "good face" around others in the church?

How does being honest about our pains and troubles bring us closer to health and wholeness?

In the aspects of lament (turning, complaint, asking, trust), which is most difficult for you and why?

How can you support, and the body encourage, those in seasons of lament?