I want to pose a general question. I want to plan some fun activities for our group and know that those type of things help seal bonds and friendships. But at the same time I dont want to be guilty of running people ragged having them do something all the time. When is too much too much? How do you preach to people to spend time with their family then turn around and have them spend time away from their family doing church stuff? Like for example, Mothers Day. I want to plan something for our ladies to do but should I plan it to include our children or not? I have sinlge mom's that may not be able to find child care for the night. Just throw your opinions out there and let me know what you think. I mean as of today, we are such good friends with everyone in our group that we could do something with them everyday and not get on each others nerves. (we count american idol as our wednesday night small group for goodness sake!!) I just mean for future refrence when should we put the break on activities and know when its enough? Everyone is interested in doing midweek service/bible study. I am meaning extra curricular things. Thanks for the sounding board ladies!
I think sometimes you can just sense the season the people are in. There are times we collectively feel, "the people are tired" and we pull back a little and other times we feel, "the people are craving more fellowship..." you have to kind of go with what you are sensing at the time. I don't think once a week in addition to Sunday church is overdoing it at all, maybe two more in addition to Sunday, for those who want more.
