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9 comments:
word! I think this online thing is a gooood idea.
i think it would be better to do a facebook group because that way you get updates right away and everyone has it anyway
I hear what you are saying about the automatic updates. However, if we were using facebook, then people would need facebook to get the automatic updates. That may not be a problem, since I know a lot of people are on it already, but I would never want to limit who can access the site.
One feature on here is that you can subscribe for automatic updates to be sent to your email when there are new posts. That way you get the best of both worlds-- the automatic updates, as well as the ability for everyone to see and access everything on the site.
Does that make sense?
I think this is a really great idea not only for the group but for others that don't really know about YA, maybe this way it can be introduced in a less intimidating way for people that are interested.
Krista
I like this idea and I think that it's pretty neat but I dont think in any way that it should be a substitute for meeting weekly at the church. I look forward to that very much and it gives me a sense of community with other people my age.
Anonymous,
What is it specifically about meeting at the church that is so great? Is it the fact that you know where and when people are going to be, so its easy to get involved in what is happening; or is it actually what goes on when your there Monday nights? Maybe a bit of both?
I think there are definite benefits for the weekly gathering at the church. I really enjoy it. Usually some of my favorite times in the week! That being said, I wonder whether a weekly gathering at the church is the best way for individuals to grow and develop. Many of the people who come out to YA are returning to the church a number of times a week for various things...My struggle is with the question of how healthy is it for Christians to be spending so much time at the church each week?
If we are all at the church, how can we be salt and light to the world around us? Maybe I am the only one who struggles to find time to interact with my community, bringing Christ's love and light into the darker corners of the city.
What do you think?
I could not agree more with you Jon. Two years ago Brock Christian Fellowship began to ask this question to: Why do we spend so much time with christians, training christians, in community with christians and yet neglect the great commission? Quite simply, how can we even begin to get to know people who are not believers if we are filling all or most of our time with "Christian events". I love the idea of having bible discussions on the beach, in a restaurant, on the pier, whatever... just somewhere less intimidating and more exposed. Not to be showy or make others uncomfortable but simply to be available in a place outside of the church.
i think it's really great to set this up, now I won't have to choose between school and church for Monday nights - Julie
Very cool idea. This will be a great way to stay connected for people who can't make it out on monday nights.
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