For some reason my TypePad wouldn't work yesterday and I only have a few minutes this morning to share so here's some suggestions for group "Fellowship and Fun" so that we can...
So here's what we have done so far...
Dessert or Potluck Dinner... we did a dessert night in one of the women's home. She had some questions prepared that were designed to help us know one another better... very fun.
And speaking of that... I once heard... a long time ago... that you can't really know a woman until you've been to her home... and I so agree with that. For instance... when I walked into the home of one of the new women in our group and discovered that she did wood carving it gave me a whole new perspective of who she is. You can tell so much about a woman by the photos or art that she has on her walls, the colors she decorates with, and definitely by any craftiness that might be on display. I know it's not always possible to meet at a woman's home but I think for me... that's at the top of my places to fellowship.
The Theatre... we've been to the theatre... sorry... can't remember the name of the play... but one of the gals in our group is a wonderful actress and is involved in the local theatre so going to the theatre was more than going to a play... it was entering into her life and who she is.
Craft Night... we did the craft night here in December and I taught the women how to make the little paper mache snowman head ornaments and they each got to take one home. Maybe someone in your group does cake decorating, crochet, jewelry making, scrapbooking or art journaling.... the list goes on and on. Or, if not, you could consider having someone from outside the group... maybe a group members mom or daughter... wouldn't that be fun? Are your creative wheels turning yet?
Dessert or Dinner out... that's what we just did last night...my suggestion would be to go somewhere you wouldn't normally go or someone's favorite or someplace with special meaning. We went to a little ice cream shoppe owned by a couple of young men in our church... sweet... literally sweet... very sweet!! I would also suggest using conversation cards or questions to help focus your group on getting to know each other better. I took my camera last night wanting to post FUN pictures this morning but my camera was dead... bummer! Next time... I promise!!
Other ideas might include some of the following depending on the ages of the women in your group... but there's certainly something for everyone. I know this list is not exhaustive so please comment with any other suggestions you have... or small group fellowship and fun activities you've been part of!
Birthday Party
Game Night with Finger Food
Chick Flick and Popcorn Party
Craft Night with everyone bringing wahtever they're working on
Hiking
Shopping somewhere fun
Tea Party
Spa Night - giving each other pedicures, manicures, and/or faciials
Make your own card party and then send to the military, nursing homes, etc
Wii Night
Karoake Party
Music Concert
Easter Pageant or Christmas Event
Girl's Football
Tomorrow will talk about Outreach... stay tuned!
Love you my friends...
Karla
So here's what we have done so far...
Dessert or Potluck Dinner... we did a dessert night in one of the women's home. She had some questions prepared that were designed to help us know one another better... very fun.
And speaking of that... I once heard... a long time ago... that you can't really know a woman until you've been to her home... and I so agree with that. For instance... when I walked into the home of one of the new women in our group and discovered that she did wood carving it gave me a whole new perspective of who she is. You can tell so much about a woman by the photos or art that she has on her walls, the colors she decorates with, and definitely by any craftiness that might be on display. I know it's not always possible to meet at a woman's home but I think for me... that's at the top of my places to fellowship.
The Theatre... we've been to the theatre... sorry... can't remember the name of the play... but one of the gals in our group is a wonderful actress and is involved in the local theatre so going to the theatre was more than going to a play... it was entering into her life and who she is.
Craft Night... we did the craft night here in December and I taught the women how to make the little paper mache snowman head ornaments and they each got to take one home. Maybe someone in your group does cake decorating, crochet, jewelry making, scrapbooking or art journaling.... the list goes on and on. Or, if not, you could consider having someone from outside the group... maybe a group members mom or daughter... wouldn't that be fun? Are your creative wheels turning yet?
Dessert or Dinner out... that's what we just did last night...my suggestion would be to go somewhere you wouldn't normally go or someone's favorite or someplace with special meaning. We went to a little ice cream shoppe owned by a couple of young men in our church... sweet... literally sweet... very sweet!! I would also suggest using conversation cards or questions to help focus your group on getting to know each other better. I took my camera last night wanting to post FUN pictures this morning but my camera was dead... bummer! Next time... I promise!!
Other ideas might include some of the following depending on the ages of the women in your group... but there's certainly something for everyone. I know this list is not exhaustive so please comment with any other suggestions you have... or small group fellowship and fun activities you've been part of!
Birthday Party
Game Night with Finger Food
Chick Flick and Popcorn Party
Craft Night with everyone bringing wahtever they're working on
Hiking
Shopping somewhere fun
Tea Party
Spa Night - giving each other pedicures, manicures, and/or faciials
Make your own card party and then send to the military, nursing homes, etc
Wii Night
Karoake Party
Music Concert
Easter Pageant or Christmas Event
Girl's Football
Tomorrow will talk about Outreach... stay tuned!
Love you my friends...
Karla
