OK, so I've been going to this church and I've decided to make it my church home. That means getting involved in it's ministries. So, I signed up to work in their children's classes once a month (I start that Easter Sunday) and I've tried 3 of their small groups. 2 of them weren't the greatest and the other one was great but it was all college students except for the leader and he's younger than me too. So here is my dilemma...I would go to the bible study with all the college students (the leader wants to expand it so that there's something for young adults out of college) but it has been meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 and with my new part time job I don't get done until 7....with where it is and what it takes to get in the building where the group meets (on the college campus) I can't go, it would be too distracting. So, I got an e-mail from the leader asking if I could go to the group if it was switched to Sunday's at 6:30....here is my dilemma(and what I told the leader)
I’m a little conflicted about meeting on Sunday’s. I don’t have any weekly schedule conflicts so that’s not an issue. On the one hand, meeting on Sunday gives me the opportunity to be involved in a small group where otherwise I wouldn’t be. All of the small groups meet at 6:30 during the week. On the other hand, I usually spend my Saturdays and Sundays out at my sisters house…which is the only time I really get to see them except for the occasional lunch during the week. Now, I want to be involved in a Bible study, but I don’t want to get in the habit of telling my sister "oh, I gotta go. I’ve got a church thing to go to". I moved here to get to know them and to share Christ with them…how can I do that when I’m not actually with them? But on one more hand, I know that I need to be involved with a body of believers that can encourage and pray for/with me about all of this. I just need to figure out what my work/life/church balance should be. Usually when I get involved in church, I get involved so much that’s it’s the only thing I do.
So, what do all of you in blogger land think? I would love to hear your opinions!
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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3 comments:
Cool, I'm the first vote!
OK, first off according to your post you have three hands. Now normally that would strike me as somewhat problematic in itself, but since you didn't ask for help with that, I'll leave it be. :)
You're a do-er, a worker, and that's one of your finest qualities. But you're right that you need some personal connection with other believers too. I'm glad to hear about the new friend, and other than helping her see the need to start meeting over Peet's coffee rather than soda, that relationship sounds like its off to a great start! Whether its with her, this small group, or somewhere else, those connections are essential.
I guess the question is, how much time do you currently have with your sister? If you're getting a lot of good time with them, then breaking away sometimes for other commitments could be part of showing your family what (and Whom) you value most.
OK, OK, so I voted!!!
You inspired me with your poll, so I now have an extremely important poll up on my own blog. Check it out & register your vote on this important question.
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Hey Jenn,
I see your dilemma and I don't have a clear cut suggestion but I do have a couple of questions. First, is there a Sunday school class that you could join at church that could meet your small group needs? And second, do you think your job hours will change anytime soon so that you would finish work earlier? If so, then maybe you could join a group when that happens. I lean towards hanging out with your sister and her family for now but I'm not saying I'm right on that. I'm praying for you!
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