We had a great fellowship time in our Parent's with Preschooler's small group on Saturday. Our group has been meeting for a year, but this was our first fellowship without kids being present.
Here is what really stood out to me about the evening: no amount of Bible study can build fellowship like spending time with people. Don't get me wrong, Bible study is important. However, spending time with people is how real friendships are developed.
We had intended to eat and play games, but we ended up just talking with one another after the meal was finished. There is something about being around people that you like and can be yourself with them. Of course, that's the "pastor" in me talking. The reality is we had fun with one another.
If you are in a small group, encourage your group to get together and share a meal with one another. It is a great way to deepen your friendships. Plus, it adds so much to your small group Bible study because of the time you spend with one another outside of group time.
The other thing we do as a "group" is have a "guy's night out" and "girl's night out" about every month. This is just another way to have some fun and build friendships.
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