Worth the Time

Well the days have been a little quieter by choice.  I am really starting to wonder if what I experience is just a getting older thing or a stroke thing or a combination of both.  It does not help that I have realized my lack of zest was due in part to not being well.
So yesterday was a quiet day.  It is how I normally like Tuesdays anyway.  I spend time preparing for our Tuesday night get together and doing any other thing that takes my fancy on the day.
The get togethers of a Tuesday night have been really good.  Not long ago we got too big so split into two.  The way things are going it won’t be long until we need to split again.  One person said to me last night how much they love the get togethers.
I really love that.  The focus is very much on the needs of individuals.  I do not want people coming to the get together and thinking “that was a waste of time as I went there needing something and left still needing that same something.”  Of course the supply of the need has to be within our power.
So while our “to do” items have remained the same, the focus recently has been very much on the cares of the individual.
The other thing I am trying to achieve with these get togethers is to give everyone a go.  The whole purpose of the night is encouraging to share.  It is not about whether I feel someone is right or wrong but giving everyone the time to share what they think.  The thought is that when everyone shares often something is said that most feel is correct. It also gives those that do not agree the opportunity to go away and consider it.  I personally do not want anyone to stay away because they feel put down.
The last thing I have introduced lately is a “show and tell” night.  This gives everyone the opportunity to share their interests and hobbies outside of church.  A few weeks ago we had someone bring a display of butterflies as they worked at one point for the CSIRO.
No doubt some things need to be changed to be better, but my thinking is it is easier to change direction than to get started.