Out to Lunch Bunch

As part of the Beyond 20/20 in-reach initiative, we've started an out-to-lunch bunch. The idea is for people to meet up at a local restaurant for lunch on the first Thursday of the month. We chose Smitty's in Sidney for our first date.
Turned out fifteen people thought going out for lunch was a good idea. 
It seemed many of the people who came were regulars at this particular restaurant and well-acquainted with our server. She did a terrific job in keeping everyone's order straight, getting the right bill to the right people, and putting food on the table in good time so we all ate together. Kudos to her and the restaurant.
Next month we will meet at the Spitfire Grill on the airport. Same time, 1:00 pm on the first Thursday of July, which turns out to be July 4. In deference to our American friends, it was proposed we wear red, white and blue.
With all the social events at the church, it might seem odd that we'd organize another social (eating) event during the week. One aspect belonging to a congregation is being part of a community. We are social creatures. We need to hear each other's voices. We need to share laughter. We need to support each other in tough times. Spending time together, strengthens our relationships and our sense of community.
Last Sunday was Pentecost, a date many consider the birth of the Christian church. On that day, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples and they began speaking in tongues. Three thousand were added to the church that day. Acts 2: 46-47 makes special mention of the new community meeting daily in the temple and breaking bread together in each other's houses, with a glad heart. 
Come join us on the first Thursday of July. We'll break bread together with a glad heart. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex.