We did a funny video of a potential leader being interviewed by me to show that anybody can be a leader. Then today we used that video to show a group starting and had Ross Bennett ride his mountain bike off the stage and then whistle and four other guys ride in on mountain bikes. He says, “You got your Bibles?” They say, “Yeah,” and they ride out of the room. All this was to help show people how groups can be based around an interest.

So all the trainings are finished. Now, this week I need to get everybody’s roster finalized and then the groups can begin. Overwhelming, but exciting.

Some folks in the group were discussing anger with God for Him not coming through in a big area of life. I don’t want to talk about it in detail, but I was so happy that we could be real with one another and love each other in the midst of some serious issues with God. It was a bit of an awkward setting with loud Greek music in the background, kids crying, and all of us at a long spread-out table, but that’s just how it was meant to be. Community is awkward and uncomfortable, but it’s about being present in each other’s lives.  People had thoughts but didn’t try to solve it too much. I said that I would just sit with them in this time and hopefully not say anything stupid like Job’s friends. I am praying for them this morning.