Met with our small group, Genia, tonight. We used a Nooma study from Rob Bell and spent some time talking about the need to get unstuck and become the people God has called us to be, to experience all of the blessings he has to offer.
This group is truly unique. We intentionally brought together a group of people from different age ranges and in different stages in their life. Some are young children and pre-teens, some teens, the majority young adults, then some of us older folk.
It's challenging to meet the demands of all of these different people. Yet they are committed to each other. Friendships are growing within the group, friendships that weren't there before. We lean on each other when we are in trouble and laugh with each other in good times.
It's extremly difficult to find study material for this type of group. We use a lot of videos, interspersed with some "typical" studies, to try to reach everyone at some point. Visual is definitely the best learning medium; it transcends the age gaps and causes everyone to focus together. With all of the kids focus can be an issue.
I truly love these people. It's my hope and prayer that they will all continue to grow in love for God and for each other, that they will learn to unselfishly serve others, and that they never forget that life should be fun.
It's up to God. They're Yours.
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