Last week, my brother, Chris, sent a facebook message out to all of the college students involved in our church. He proposed inviting all of the adults and families in our church to join them for lunch in the college cafeteria. This idea required that students donate their meal passes and take the families from our congregation "out to lunch." The response on the facebook message thread was awesome! The students were so excited about eager to create a time and place to connect.
On Sunday, Chris announced the invitation in church. There were some giggles and muffled chatter, but Chris smiled and stated, "No, I'm serious. We really want to take you out to lunch!"
After church, the students headed over to the cafeteria, spread out around 5 or 6 tables and waited to see who would arrive. Slowly but surely, a few church members started to arrive. Before we knew it we had over 25 adults and kids there eating in the college cafeteria.
It was so heartwarming for me to see the group of the ever-encouraging and always-praying ladies sitting with Adam and Brittney. I loved seeing the kids (with icecream cones in their hands) chasing Kevin around the cafeteria. Seeing Shaun and Brent bond over conversation about their facial hair was priceless.
I loved seeing and being a part of community.
It was humbling that our college students took the initiative to create this time to be together and provided meals for their church family.
I truly believe that last Sunday was a monumental day in the life of our church. It was a day when generations chatted over waffles, chicken fried steak, and chocolate milk. It was a day when community happened in the college cafeteria.
- Carly
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