When 13 People Get Together

We've never called our Sunday night south-zone prayer meetings a "small group." For more than a year now, we've simply gotten together to pray for the needs of the church and to pray for each other. But regardless of what you call it, it's clear to me that community is taking place here.

Last night, a gathering of 13 brothers and sisters in Christ - friends - got together to enjoy a quick meal of leftovers, and then to sit around a room with a roaring fireplace to share and pray. In the span of just over an hour, we sang one hymn together, heard about concerns for loved ones and co-workers, rallied around those with specific fears or needs, and were encouraged about how this time of year presents a unique opportunity to share with those around us about thankfulness and about Jesus Christ.

And then we prayed. And that was it.

Never before in my life until now have I ever witnessed or experienced how simple and how refreshing and how God-honorhing it was - like last night - to see a handful of believers get together, care for each other, build community, and pray. I'd encourage you to witness it firsthand too.