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casual fellowship - 3/6/2010 3:14:19 AM
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Doctrinor
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Does your church during the week have many in it seeing and fellowshipping together in certain days in public at places a hour or more only as they bump into eachother??
I ask because I think I do not get lucky enough to have this happen often as I would like But thinking I guess for many this bumping into or calling or visiting is everyday thing almost where they live .
( I just need one person to cling to keep strong during the week and I have tried everything BUT have no choice but to be used to the lack of it and thus try my best in my spiritual walk )..Of course I do Sundays and even studies but it is hard living alone .But I hope to find ways to utilize funds to not be alone .I guess it seems the aloneness affected my way of thinking from almost two decades.The nights get too quiet and limiting etc..
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RE: casual fellowship - 3/7/2010 5:38:17 AM
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To some extent, it's a cultural issue. Americans just do not tend to take relationships as seriously as people from other parts of the world. For example, if you start inviting people over for a meal, they'll be glad to accept, and enjoy themselves while they are there -- but don't hold your breath waiting for a return invitation! To be honest, I've enjoyed more meals over the last five years with Turkish Muslims that with families in my own church!
I know what you mean, jelly bean. But the God who "sets the solitary in families" has friends in your life, even if you've not "connected" with them yet. I will take your concern to bed with me as a matter of prayer.
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RE: casual fellowship - 3/30/2010 10:26:41 AM
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Does your church during the week have many in it seeing and fellowshipping together in certain days in public at places a hour or more only as they bump into eachother??
We do it in homes, it's called a small group ministry. While it is pretty casual, it is intentional. We are too geographically dispersed to count on this working by accident in public places.
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RE: casual fellowship - 3/30/2010 10:56:59 AM
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We are totally in each other's lives and talk on the phone or in person several times during the week. Of course, we're a small group meeting in our home so it might be a little different.
However, your phone probably works like most...you can dial out as well as receive calls. So, dial out...get a few numbers of people you would like to be around and invite them out for coffee, etc. I've done this with people I want to get to know better and I tell them that up front.
If you want some new friends, then be a friend. You might be surprised at the number of people willing to connect with someone like-minded.
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RE: casual fellowship - 3/30/2010 12:22:47 PM
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Elena1030
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Our church is located downtown, and we draw people from all over the middle TN area. I suspect that folks who are buds with one another do hang out in their areas of town.
A number of our church members (me included) do a lot of connecting via e-mail and Facebook.
I find that most adults these days have to be pretty intentional about socializing ---> that means making a plan to meet together and do stuff. Whether you're a single w/ no kids, single parent, young married w/ no kids, young married couple w/ infants or preschoolers, married with school-age kids, parents of college students, empty nesters, retirees... people are busy, so they schedule and calendar time to get together with friends and family.
If you need/want more, socializing and making connections with people may take more than just scheduling time with church friends, getting together with your family, and attending regular church events ---> you might want to look into activities and events in your community that draws both believers and nonbelievers (like book clubs, arts classes, lectures, sporting events and games, and so forth).
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RE: casual fellowship - 3/30/2010 2:28:36 PM
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davelinde
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I want to emphasize that a small group ministry is more than just doing a study of some sort (and more than just a social night out). A good small group definitely meets the need for good casual fellowship and usually leads to a few close friendships with believers.
One other idea. I've been part of two church plants that had no building and needed a setup team. I've seen setup done Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning depending on how elaborate and what the venue allows. While there is surely a task to do, I've seen it work as a good pathway to fellowship time too.
btw - you are right to want to find fellowship, do continue to be intentional and open to possibilities.
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RE: casual fellowship - 3/31/2010 1:08:34 AM
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I haven't really noticed, but definately will for now on!
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