The third community that we are a part of is our church family. Now this concept of a "church family" becomes all the more interesting considering that we left our "church" over two months ago. Our current "church family" consists of individuals who participate in a handful of various "churches" and some who currently aren't taking part in the "institutional church" at all. For a great illustration/discussion of how this works, read this book. This community gets together informally every two weeks on a Friday night for a social gathering (bars, pool halls, bowling, darts, clubs, restaurants, our own homes, the beach, etc.) They also spread out and participate in a handful of various Bible studies held in various people's homes, praying for each other, and sometimes even worshipping in song. (Like the Dinner & Discussion that we host every two weeks. Have I mentioned that you're invited? Of course, you're also invited to any of the social gatherings as well.)
I would describe this group as "tightly knit", despite the fact that they probably don't see each other as often as they'd like to. Regular communication takes place via phone, email, myspace, etc.
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you should photoshop me into those pics!!!
awww we love you guys too.
"I would describe this group as "tightly knit", despite the fact that they probably don't see each other as often as they'd like to."
I second that thought. For the first time in 7 years of being in SFL, we finally have a group of like minded (for the most part) friends that we know we can count on if we ever need anything. Even if we only see each other once every week or two.
Thank you for doing the litmus test about a year ago and inviting us into the group. I'm glad we passed. Speaking of the first gathering we were at, when is the next poker game?
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