Two years ago us and another Christian couple decided to throw a Neighbourhood BBQ. We met many neighbours and began some relationships. Last year we didn't do the bbq. Today we did the BBQ again. Actually, the truth is they, my Christian neighbours, put on the BBQ this time, planning etc. It was a lot of fun.
I've discovered that my strength is not so much in the putting on of stuff...like planning the stuff and so on, my strength is more in the relationship side. The interaction really fires me up. And today I had the opportunity to meet some of my neighbours that I've wanted to connect with for a while but really hadn't at a deeper level. Found out they're risk players. We're risk players. We're going to get together and play sometime. It was fun because we stayed out all evening and even after it started raining we stood there knowing we had to go...and in the end we outlasted the rain. It didn't rain for long, but it got pretty cold. All in all, a very good night.
Update: One of my friends mentioned that it sounded like I was taking credit for the BBQ. I tried to make that clear, but in case I didn't do a good job. I had nothing to do with this years' BBQ. I just showed up. Actually, even two years ago, I had little to do with the BBQ. Vania really did most of the planning. So, the truth is, both times, I just showed up and talked to people. I did lend a hand where I could, but for the most part, I just talked, but that is how I'm wired. Thank God for people that are wired differently and make these things happen.
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