Don't be deceived... the young adults are more than just the stepford wives. But I thought I would show you a photo of one of our recent spontaneous gatherings. The idea of a group for Young Adults at Beaumont began about 15 months ago, while 6 of us were eating at CiCi's pizza. What began as a weekly "let's go out to eat after church together" has evolved into monthly scheduled fellowship opportunities, lots of just "hanging out," and, more recently, some mission-oriented projects. God has definitely been working among us.
People in their twenties and thirties are hard to attract and retain at church. It seems like until you have kids, sometimes the church doesn't offer much to young adults in terms of fellowship. I think others would agree with me when I say that before our group began, Beaumont was lacking fellowship opportunities for people in their twenties and thirties. But because of every person in this group, together we are helping to meet this need of our church. Yes, God has definitely been working among us.
What we would like to do in this blog is:
1. Let people know what is going on so they too can get (or stay) involved.
2. List prayer requests.
3. Provide a forum for us to discuss future projects/events
So, following that format:
1. Announcements
Some women from the young adults got together and baked a bunch of yummy cakes for the church Valentine's Dinner. Way to go girls! In a whirlwind 4 hours, they managed to create 6 gourmet desserts, all without burning the kitchen down.
Thanks to Nick and Sarah for hosting the SuperBowl party; it was a huge success! Those wings were amazing. Honestly, they were.
2. Prayer requests
Pray for Ann Kazee while she is on bedrest, and for her baby. Don't forget Jason, Caroline, and the rest of their family in your prayers as well.
If you have prayer requests at any time, email them to Rebecca at rdekker_rn@yahoo.com and she can post them for you.
3. Suggestions/Discussion
We need to have our annual waffle-making pajama party. Maggie and Les Roll have volunteered to host it at their house. Any ideas for a date? Should we shoot for February or early March?
Should the YA group volunteer to serve dinner at the Hope Center one Sunday this spring?
Any other comments or suggestions for this blog, or for our group, would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Your forum moderator,
Rebecca
1 comment:
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to say thanks for the thoughts and prayers. Also, Jenny Johnson mentioned that you guys donated a bunch of food through the class she did at church yesterday. Thank you so much.
Bed rest is still continuing. The doctors are pleased, but not enough to stop the bed rest yet.
Love,
Ann
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