“Greater Things” Thursday #11 – Time Saver Supper

[The theme for 2011 at Lebanon Road is “Greater Things.” Each Thursday, we are writing about a particular area of our congregation in which we are striving for greater things this year. To read an introduction to our theme and see our introductory video, click here.]

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We had one last night. A “time saver supper.” This is a great idea that we have been doing at Lebanon Road for several years, and it has become a highlight for me of each month.

Since we live in a mid-sized city, traffic and commute times have to be considered in scheduling certain events. (Our family, for example, drives 12-20 minutes, depending on traffic, to the church building, and we are nowhere near the furthest away from the building.) So, one Wednesday night each month, we help folks with that decision of “what to eat.”

At 5:30, we begin serving a wonderful meal. These are not box lunches or sack meals. These are full, well done meals by some of our great members who give of their time to make healthy and tasty meals! Folks can come in as they are able all the way from 5:30 to 6:30 and enjoy the meal. Usually, around 60 to 70 come and enjoy both the food and the great fellowship.

Personally, I love these meals and the time together. They are a great way to get together in the middle of the week for fellowship, and those who help prepare the food and serve the meals are showing their servant’s hearts. What could be better?

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The only thing that could make these events “greater” is to have more come and enjoy them together. They are a great way to help with that evening commute and meal, so take advantage of them.