Nap Time

Here's an idea that my cousin Ben gave me for the Front Porch.

Nap Time! Seriously.

We could have it right after lunch and call it "Front Porch Siesta" or something like that. If lunch ends at 1:30 or so, then people could take a nap from 1:30 to 3:00. Who knows?

We could draw the blinds, turn off most of the lights, and have a sign up at the front that says "Shhh! Nap time."

Of course, we're not bringing in cots or anything... people could just sleep on the couches, the comfy chairs, or even bring in a sleeping bag if they want.

I think this could be very popular with the downtown office crowd. I've known quite a few people to take a nap on their breaks, but often they have to put three chairs together, or go out to their car or something. I'll bet an idea like this would make the 10:00 news, too.

You wouldn't have to sleep, obviously. You could sit in a chair with a lamp nearby and read, pray, or journal or something.

Naturally, this would only work if we had someone manning the Front Porch during that time who was comfortable with something like that. It might seem a little strange.

Anyway... just wanted to get the idea blogged before I forgot about it.

Peace in.

Upcoming Relationship-Building Events

Written by Phillip, posted by Ryan

Missional Relationship Workshop- April 10

If you’re anything like me, you were taught all your life that God wants you to “evangelize” or “witness” or something like that. You may also have learned countless tactics to make your efforts more effective. And if you’re like me, you’ve also become frustrated with this approach, always feeling like you’re trying to sell a used car.

When I finally got it through my head that evangelism is nothing more, and nothing less, than building purposeful and loving relationships, everything changed. So now we’re holding regular Missional Relationship Workshops to help each other in this journey.

Our next workshop will take place on April 9th At the Bellwether Gallery, from 7-10 pm. See the map. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Please previous post entitled “Missional Relationships”. Although a few things have changed since it was written, this post will give you a great glimpse of how this workshop is approached. Feel free to e-mail me (Phillip) for further information.

Hanging at the Square - Saturday evenings starting April 14

That’s right, you saw the title. It isn’t an event, a workshop, or an assignment. We are just hanging out, and getting to know a wide variety of people. We are going to hang out at Park Central Square most Saturday evenings, beginning April 14th. Anyone who wants to join us should meet at 8:30 pm on the northwest corner of Boonville and Olive, one half block north of the Square. Bring some water to hand out, guitars, hand drums, or just yourself; nothing difficult about just being yourself and hanging out. Feel free to e-mail me (Phillip) for further information.