The new season of The Biggest Loser started Tuesday night. I’m not sure why I enjoy watching this show. It not only motivates me to think about working out but often makes me hungry for hot chocolate chip cookies (yes, I usually keep break and bake in my house for moments of weakness).
This season is called “No Excuses.” The trainers do not want to hear any more excuses about why people have gained weight or haven’t exercised. The focus is how to get back in shape and do whatever is needed to reach their goals and become healthier.
Small Groups have been a hot topic at Graystone Church this week. Over the next few weeks you’ll have an opportunity to browse the catalogue. What is your excuse for not joining one? You know by YOU joining a small group, bringing your child to one, or making sure your teen attends GSM/Up & Out, that it will only push us on to knowing Christ more. We will become healthier in our relationships with Christ. What’s your excuse?
Let me give the reason why I join small groups (sorry this is a little long): When Chris and I started attending Graystone, we attended a few small groups to see what they were all about. We wanted to find people who were at the same place we were: young, married, no kids, people to go to dinner with, and actually talk to at church. We joined Kyle & Tiffany Hale’s small group which was great for us to get to know people and build community. When then continued being a part of small groups and meet Josh & Brandi Johnson. In fact, we’ve co-lead a group with them and have been in 2 additional small groups with them since.
Three years ago we didn’t know the Johnson’s. Last night, we dropped by their home to pray as they prepare for their first child. I left thinking, this is what small group and community is all about. We brought in the New Year with the Johnson’s, we watch UGA games with them, and we’ll be there to bring meals to them once they have a baby! We have sweet friends because of meeting them in a small group a few years ago. We depend on each other.
I’m so thankful I didn’t make excuses when I came to Graystone and joined a small group. The friendships I have made in small groups have been such a blessing.
