We are blessed with incredible friendships. When I think about the number of people I can call on at any time - to help with our kids, to go to coffee, to tell me I'm not crazy, or just to bring perspective to my life - I am overwhelmed with thankfulness! One group of friends that has become dear to us is our Family Small Group. We began this group a year ago, co-leading with our wonderful friends, the Straits. We clicked immediately as a group, and have enjoyed digging into the Bible together as families, praying for each other, sharing wonderful meals, camping, laughing, and just plain fun! Last week we got together for a family Christmas party, and had a blast! Several of the kids (including Micah and Maddie) performed a musical they wrote and directed all on their own. We ate wonderful food and played Christmas games (way to go, Morrisseys!). We also set up a Christmas store where the kids could shop for their parents and siblings at cheap prices. We had each family bring their cast-offs that were still in great shape, and the kids each had an opportunity to shop. We were blessed when the money raised was given to Nate for his trip to Swaziland!
We have loved the idea of having our families all together for our group times. Too often the parents are in one room while the kids are in another. It is awesome to learn together, pray together, and grow together!
The whole gang - Straits, Schwarz's, Kuglers, Morrisseys, and Heislers
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