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Wednesday night is home group night! I can truly say that it is totally a joy!
I have come to be extremely grateful to have a group of Godly people involved in my life to care for me, look out of me and to love me. And I am happy to say that it is not a one-sided relationship.
I was blown away this evening by a great couple in our group who shared part of their journey with the rest of us. It was amazing to see their strength and courage, how they were willing to be vulnerable and open with our community. It encouraged and challenged me all at the same time. Their openness enabled the whole group to go deeper in our relationships with one another.
It has made me wonder, how do we do this with young people? How open and vulnerable should we be with them? I understand that there has to be boundaries and I am all for that, but at the same time there must be depth, shared journey and sense of them gaining the 'real me'.
A question I believe we need to ponder some more.
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If you can get hold of it, read number 25 of "99 Practical Ideas for youthworkers, parents and volunteers - Youthwork, let God use your influence" (long title I know!) by Don Pearson and Paul Santhouse. I just read it yesterday and it's so relevant to your blog I want to read it to you! It's titled "Healthy groups share lives", and definitely gave me a lot to think about.
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