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Staying Connected to Your Group Over The Summer - Mitzi

 

Many groups have decided to take a break over the summer because of vacation schedules, kids’ schedules, and other summer activities.  Here are some hints to stay connected to your group:

 

  1. Use “churchteams” to keep up with prayer requests and send weekly reports.  Even if your group is not meeting, you can add prayer requests and other notes to your group members and keep your group coach informed.  Be sure to have your group “reply all” when they get the report if they would like to communicate with other members.  Go to www.churchteams.com and use the password “community.”
  2. Start a blog on “Our Place”.  Check with Kevin McGill (kevinm@fellowshipdallas.org) about starting your group’s blog.  Your members can share pictures of their vacations and other activities with each other as well as prayer requests, special events that are happening in and around the community, etc…
  3. Plan a fun event together.  Summer is the perfect time to have a picnic, go to a water park, or attend a summer musical.  “You can learn more about a person in one hour of play than a year of conversation.”  (Plato)  Having fun together is one of the most important parts of group life. 

 

Keep us posted on ideas you have for staying connected over the summer.

 

Comments

 

Steph Wakeem said:

Our small group excels in fun events!  Several months ago we had a Star Wars marathon where we watched the original movies, snacked, had Star Wars trivia, and a Death Star pinata!  We also try to have frequent game nights in various homes as well as dinners. Putt putt, ice skating (to beat the heat), and Ranger games are also fantastic summer small group get-togethers!

June 13, 2007 2:59 PM

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