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Small Care or
Large Social Group Leaders:
It is recommended that Socials be conducted for
“spiritual growth”. Socials display and offer “on the
job training” and an equipping experience in the Gift of
Hospitality. Delegate responsibilities by asking Group
Members to bring something, make a financial
contribution or assume a task. Remain sensitive to all
situations as some budgets may be tighter than others,
some may feel uncomfortable opening up their homes, some
may be watching what they eat, some may have time or
energy limitations, some may have child-care needs and
some may have family relationships that take priority.
Remain sensitive to those who continue to reach out,
heal, grow, learn and participate at a pace that is
comfortable to them. Offer a time for Prayer and Bible
Study with each Group Social. Group Members should meet
initially to decide upon Goals and Prayers, to review
First Questionnaires and to decide upon a regular
schedule (such as monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly).
Group Members should meet bi-annually to review how
things are proceeding and to decide upon changes that
may need to be made.
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(1)
Prior to Socials: |
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It
is recommended that a Time of Prayer and Bible
Study be offered with each Group Social. |
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Announce 10-8 weeks in advance that you plan to
conduct a Group Social. Start collecting names,
addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of
those interested in attending. |
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Mail (or email) 8-6
weeks in advance an Out-Reach Letter (announcing
the date, time and place of the Group Social). |
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Make In-Reach Phone
Calls 6-4 weeks in advance to confirm attendance
and to announce the date, time and place (along
with directions) of the Group Social. |
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Mail (or email) Post Card 4-2 weeks in advance
to remind them of the date, time and place
(along with directions) of the Group Social.
Give the exact start and end time for all Group
Socials since child-care arrangements may need
to be made. |
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(2)
During Socials: |
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Large Group Socials
may best be held at the Church as “Pot Luck
Socials” or “Catered Socials”. |
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► Small Care
Group Socials may best be held as “Appetizer
Clubs”, “Dessert Clubs”, “Brunch Clubs”, “Dinner
Clubs” or “Gourmet Cooking Clubs”. |
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Appetizer
Clubs, Dessert Clubs and Brunch Clubs may prefer
to meet at local restaurants for a meal and then
maybe travel to a Small Care Group Member’s home
for a time of coffee, tea, appetizers, dessert,
Prayer and Bible Study. While some Small Care
Groups may prefer to have their main meal at
home (with their children) and then travel to a
Small Care Group Member’s home for a time of
coffee, tea, appetizers, dessert, Prayer and
Bible Study. |
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Dinner
Clubs may prefer to meet at a Small Care Group
Member’s home or at the Church for “Pot Luck
Socials”. “Pot Luck Socials” tend to bring the
Chef out and serve as a powerful Mentoring
example for young adults that may be present.
This option is recommended for Group Members
that want to gather together more for
camaraderie, rather than cooking lessons. The
Host of the Month (or the Group as a Whole)
plans the menu activities, contacts everyone and
delegates responsibilities. The Host of the
Month may choose to open up their home, set-up
the tables, prepare the main course and delegate
responsibilities to the other group members.
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Gourmet Cooking
Clubs may prefer to meet at a Small Care Group
Member’s home or at the Church for “Gourmet
Cooking Lessons”. “Gourmet Cooking Lessons”
focus on gourmet cooking and nutrition, from a
Biblical Perspective. The Host of the Month (or
the Group as a Whole) plans the menu activities,
contacts everyone and delegates
responsibilities. The Host of the Month may
choose to open up their home, set-up the tables,
prepare the main course and delegate
responsibilities to the other group members.
The Host of the Month may choose to bring in
Speakers, plan Tours of Local Food Markets or
plan Tours of Local Restaurant Kitchens. |
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is an example of how responsibilities can be
delegated, offering a full course meal: |
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a.
Set-Up Home or Church and Assist with Clean-Up
b.
Set-Up Eating Tables (Decorations, Dinner
Plates, Utensils & Napkins)
c.
Set-Up Serving Tables (Serving Plates, Utensils
& Napkins)
d.
Set-Up Drink Tables (Glasses, Cups, Pitchers,
Ice, Lemon, Water, Tea, Coffee & Creamer)
e.
Appetizer
f.
Protein
g.
Vegetable One
h.
Vegetable Two
i.
Bread
j.
Dessert
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