Dinner on the Grounds

Where I grew up, from time to time, church folks got together for something we called "dinner on the grounds." Every one brought a dish for an after church meal together. There was plenty of good food including fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collards, green bean casserole, chicken and dumplings, cornbread, and a host of desserts. We gathered around the table to share what we'd made and to fellowship with those we loved.

My dream for Sparkfly is that it would be a type of dinner on the grounds, a place where we all bring something good and homemade to the table. Recently, some readers have written to request a Sparkfly recommended reading list. Lori and I have discussed several ways to make that happen. With that conversation in mind, Susan Jones and I were sitting around a table dreaming about recommended reading and ways that Sparkfly could facilitate community. One dream led to another and in less than 24 hours Susan had whipped up a creation for the table.

Meet Impulse. A book community formed to promote global awareness and spiritual growth. For the month of October two books have been recommended. One is for the encouragement of spiritual growth and another for increasing our global awareness.

What can you contribute to this hodgepodge of community building? This is the body of Christ in action. You bring a casserole and I'll bring the biscuits. I'm hungry!
See you at the table,
S