So you jumped in a Group, went through a study, you laughed, maybe cried, got closer to each other and closer to God, and now it鈥檚 finally time to wrap things up. Or, maybe you did all that, and you want to keep going! Either way, you鈥檙e ready for a celebration鈥攁 way to commemorate your time together. If you need somewhere to start, check out these 4 ways to wrap up the end (or official beginning!) of your Group together.
1. Throw a Party
Group parties are the best kind of parties! Coordinate to have everyone bring a snack, drink, or dessert, or pitch in and order some pizzas or plan to grill. Play games, watch a movie, do a craft, whatever works for your Group, and remember why life is better connected.
2. Celebrate Next Steps
As you bring your Group to a close, take intentional time to look back over the past weeks and celebrate the growth that you see. Point out what you see in your fellow Group members, and what you see in yourself, in the form of taking next steps or just what you鈥檝e shared. It鈥檚 a rewarding way to look back at what you鈥檝e accomplished and see how far you鈥檝e come.
3. Have Fun Together
Break out of your normal Group setting and hit the town together! Share a meal at a local restaurant, hit the park and let the kids run around, or get competitive over an activity like bowling, mini golf, laser tag, or an Escape Room. No matter what you decide, you鈥檒l leave even closer than before, and with memories that will last.
4. Plan for the Future
No matter how you choose to wrap up your Group, spend a few minutes deciding what鈥檚 next. Will your Group take a break and then start meeting again regularly after a few months? What are some ways you can stay connected even if you don鈥檛 choose to keep meeting? Will some of your Group break off into a new Group for the time being? Taking a few minutes to plan now will make a big difference for the future of your Group.
Whatever you decide to do, be sure to take some time to really have fun together. The best connections are made when you鈥檙e enjoying each other鈥檚 company. And if you鈥檙e looking to start a new Group or jump into an existing one, use the Group Finder.