I sure like coffee. Hot, cold, fresh or old it doesn't matter ... I have not met a really bad cup of Joe. On Saturdays at Barclay College the dining hall serves a brunch from 10-11 am. Well, I am usually getting up to start my day between 4 and 5 so waiting until 10 am for a cup of Java seemed life threatening.
Fortunately the Haviland Hardware and General Store opens at 6 am and has fresh coffee on tap and thanks to Lisa I drank for free. NICE! Yep, all the coffee I could consume was on the house because Victor the store owner took a liking to my gal and the fact that she is a registered Republican.
Little did we know that early on Saturday mornings the city fathers and community leaders gather around the tables in the store front to talk current events. In addition they had warm homemade sweet rolls and biscuits with sausage gravy which they chased down with lively conversation and fresh coffee! Fortunately we had met a couple of the men the evening before at the college alumni banquet and were invited to stay for the Saturday morning "Think Tank" as it is commonly referred too.
Near as I could tell the men gathered around the tables were faith filled. They spoke of Christ, church, Bible, family, and other subjects of interest to me. This seems to be a common occurrence among God's people. Christians like to be together and share their lives with one another.
Some of the most encouraging moments in my week is meeting with other men over a cup of coffee and talking of Jesus, the Bible and life issues. Of course consuming sweet rolls and gravy soaked biscuits once in a while is nice too! I am so glad to be a part of the family of God and to be associated with such a fine church as Willoughby Hills Friends!
At WHFC we value small groups. We believe a lot of what God wants to do in our life will not occur in just our programmed worship services. We need more intimate relationship where we can share and process life experience with others. If you are not involved in a small group then make it a goal this month to find your own "think tank." We have several to choose from. I bet you will get free coffee too!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Adrian
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Where'd you say you were? Mayberry? Was everything in black and white? Wow, does this sound like a Rascal Flats song? How cool is the scenario you describe! Yes, we have it here, but it's not in front of Floyd's barbershop or the local hardware. It's on the web, on the cell via text or call, it's in the parking lots, and anywhere else you want to be (don't forget Gideon!) Yes, these "small groups" make life great for me. I love the big church because it is eclectic, but I find strength in a band of brothers (and sisters sometimes!). How cool is life in the Body of Christ!
ReplyDeleteWhere does one find a small group, official or unofficial ? Relationships with accountability is how diciples are forged !!
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ReplyDeleteYou have what it takes to begin the small group which you decribe. Invite two other people to coffee, share your heart, hear them out and see where God takes you.
Remember, in small group dynamics three people are needed for "we-ness" (intimacy, accountability, discipleship)to occur. Beyond 7 or 8 the dynamics change once again and closeness can be lost. Go for it!