"On the Lighter Side" will include incidents of office humor and encouragement, with the hope of bringing a smile to your day.
A few Faith Church ministries are beginning to transition away from meeting in large groups, following a small-group format instead. Last year a large crowd of people filled a double classroom in the Life Center for ongoing classes on becoming more of the person God wants them to be. This fall, individuals are again meeting for the same purpose, but doing so in groups of four or five.
One of these groups, with a roster of four, got together last week. It turned out, however, that two of them could not avoid being absent, so the remaining two greeted each other and plunged in. One was a veteran student and long-time Christ-follower. In short order, this guy discerned that the concept of faith in Jesus Christ was a new concept to his partner. The believer immediately began to ask appropriate questions and share the Gospel.
It's impressive when we see God orchestrating things. What started out as a possible let-down evening turned out to be providential as these two new friends were afforded one-on-one time just when it was needed. This confirms one of the advantages of small groups. And it demonstrates the need for us to conduct (our)selves with wisdom . . . making the most of the opportunity.
Col. 4:5
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