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- Go to a Game. Whether you are watching the Tulsa Roughnecks or your son’s tee-ball team, sitting side-by-side and cheering can be a great bonding experience.
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- Enjoy a Seasonal Treat. A quick trip to the snow cone stand won’t break the bank. Take a little time out to debate your favorite flavor.
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- Help Someone Else. Modeling service is a significant part of any mentorship relationship. Find a skill that your neighbor has and then figure out a way to use it serving someone else.
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- Go to Church Together. When your neighbor expresses an interest, invite them to attend a Sunday morning service or weeknight Bible study with you. But be immediately respectful if they say no.
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- Eat. When in doubt, a good meal (home cooked or professionally prepared) is THE time tested relationship builder.
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- Celebrate a Milestone. Our neighbors are often transitioning quickly through accomplishments that deserve celebrating. Acknowledge and celebrate when they have major God Sightings like graduating, getting a job, receiving a sobriety chip, having a birthday, going to prom, etc.
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- Get the Whole Family Involved. When you are comfortable, include your families in a social small group gathering. It is important for your neighbor to see the way you parent your children and interact with your spouse.
As your small group gets to know each other, it can be helpful to balance out your regular “highs and lows” conversations with some fun, social activities. But then there’s that pesky question… What should we do?
From celebrating milestones to attending weekly church services, click through the photo gallery for 7 great ideas of how to spend social time with your Stand in the Gap small group.
