a small gathering

It's been longer than I really want to admit...having a small group of couples over to just share our lives, our concerns, some of our real 'fears' and struggles...but tonight was the night. Just 3 couples that we all met w/in the last year. We started with laughing and coffee and ended (and oh, so comfortably) with prayer. It was just so good to have 2 other couples to share Christ with. What He's doing with us, at times it feels like 'to' us and just agreeing to be there for each other. We came together with no real agenda tonight, but really with the desire to share the God we each know and love with a group of friends.

On our 'future' gatherings (we don't have a name for our little group) we discussed everything we'd like to do with each other. Possibilities were endless:

1. ladies night at Red's Shooting Range (Don't laugh!)

2. serving at a place in the city together that needs our help

3. sharing what we learned from just reading the Bible that week.

4. always ending in prayer for each other

Many years ago, we were part of these type of small groups and some of the sweetest friendships have come from those intentional 'gatherings'. Our kids were little, our homes were little, our finances were small, but we saw God as BIG.

I guess there will be many changes in the way we see 'church' in this new millenium, but tonight it was just plain and simple love for the person sitting next to me in my own living room.