I recently took it upon myself to begin a young couple’s married class at my church. We are a relatively new church trying to reach the county in which we are situated. We are attempting not to have a lot of programs, but to seek simplicity. We want to offer programs that meet needs, but not necessarily meet every need.
in this vein, the young marrieds bible study will actually be a part of the the Life
Group program. Akin to small groups, Life Groups a greater emphasis on mission as a group, serving as a group, “doing life together” as a group.
As I said, I have taken the responsibility to put together a life group for the young marrieds in our church. We don’t have many, although that is steadily changing, and a lot of those have kids.
That has been the most challenging aspect of trying to put together this group. Deciding to study the Book of Matthew was easy, it was deciding when and where to meet in order to accommodate the fact that a lot of the young couples have kids is what is hard.
I think we may have come up with a solution, between Pastor Bill and I and the suggestions of some of the young couples who have kids (which I don’t).
I think God will bless our efforts. I also pray that God will raise up other men to lead the group, because I will not always be able to and should not have to.
I want too, for sure, but am aware that other responsibilities will get in the way. I also don’t want to give in to laziness or lack of desire. I don’t want to be preparing last minute or preparing lazily. I need to work hard and create something of value to my church, something God will be proud of me for.
I also hope that I don’t get too heady on all the teaching. I want the Scripture to be accessible. I’m also afraid of looking the fool when I begin teaching. I’ll be writing my own curriculum for the most part. However, this will be for adults, not for kids like I’ve done before. It’s a little scary. Perhaps this leap of faith will make me pray more.
I’ve always been lax on my prayer life. I’m going to need a lot more now though. I need to get over and past the discomfort with praying that I always feel. I can’t avoid it anymore. I need it desperately.
I’m glad our church has such an excellent support structure, and that many of the young couples I’ve talked to are excited and willing to help. Social events are already being organized by another young couple, and they are doing a most excellent job.
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Otter, this is exciting. I’m glad you’re doing it. Any time you want to call and share your excitements, struggles, difficulties, and joys about teaching, I’m all ears. Some of my greatest joys and most difficult days have been planning (or neglecting to plan) for some teaching time. I thought you comment about getting others involved was particularly good. Blessings, brother.
I have taken to venture in having a young marrieds bible study in our church too.
I have learnst a number of things from your experience.
God bless you all.
Alfred