show hospitality to one another without grumbling. as each has received a gift,
use it to serve one another,as good stewards of god's varied grace.
1 peter 4:9-10 (esv)
preparing a meal for 15 seems daunting. let alone preparing a meal for 30! yesterday, my friend debbie and i prepared a meal for 30 people to serve at a family/teen parents meal.
the teen parents meal is a program offered through our city, and runs every thursday evening at the community health center daycare. teen parents and their families, along with "former" teen parents and their families, are invited to enjoy a home-made meal and connect with other parents who are experiencing or have experienced similar situations.
meals are provided by volunteers in the community who want to help out (like us!). volunteers are not obliged to make a meal every thursday, though they are encouraged to commit to at least one thursday a month. we have claimed the 2nd thursday of every month.
we had a great time chatting with other parents, children, and some of the folks who are involved with making this program happen. we also found out that bringing our own family was encouraged, so i think starting next month i'm planning on bringing aaron and the kids along and make the 2nd thursday of the month a new family "outing."
since the meal took place in the daycare, many of the kids had a chance to play after they finished their dinner while the parents had the opportunity to network with each other. i think our kids would have a great time trying out "new" toys, and interacting with some of the kids. possibly even make new friends!
use it to serve one another,as good stewards of god's varied grace.
1 peter 4:9-10 (esv)
preparing a meal for 15 seems daunting. let alone preparing a meal for 30! yesterday, my friend debbie and i prepared a meal for 30 people to serve at a family/teen parents meal.
the teen parents meal is a program offered through our city, and runs every thursday evening at the community health center daycare. teen parents and their families, along with "former" teen parents and their families, are invited to enjoy a home-made meal and connect with other parents who are experiencing or have experienced similar situations.
meals are provided by volunteers in the community who want to help out (like us!). volunteers are not obliged to make a meal every thursday, though they are encouraged to commit to at least one thursday a month. we have claimed the 2nd thursday of every month.
we had a great time chatting with other parents, children, and some of the folks who are involved with making this program happen. we also found out that bringing our own family was encouraged, so i think starting next month i'm planning on bringing aaron and the kids along and make the 2nd thursday of the month a new family "outing."
since the meal took place in the daycare, many of the kids had a chance to play after they finished their dinner while the parents had the opportunity to network with each other. i think our kids would have a great time trying out "new" toys, and interacting with some of the kids. possibly even make new friends!
1 comments:
Feeding that many can indeed be daunting!! I almost feel that way at every meal...lol....
Seriously though....what an awesome thing to do...great witness for your kids too!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
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