The group model that Eugene constantly came back to was that of the apostles and the first Christians:<\/p>\n
\nArt. 4. They will remember that they are called to continue the example that the early Christians gave to the world from the birth of Christianity: and, like them, they will not allow themselves to be influenced by the glamour of all the seductions that the world will set to work to defeat them.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Statuts, Chapitre XII \u00a71<\/em><\/p>\n
\u00a0This was the model close to the heart of Eugene and by which he constantly invited others to live:<\/p>\n
\nAll the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Acts 2:42<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\u201cNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.\u201d Margaret Mead \u2013 anthropologist (1901 – 1978)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The group model that Eugene constantly came back to was that of the apostles and the first Christians: Art. 4. They will remember that they are called to continue the example that the early Christians gave to the world from … Continue reading