It has been fantastic to see different people getting to know one another in G2 recently. The student lunches have been part of this, but they are only a drop on the ocean of what is possible. 

G2 is a community. There is a tangible sense of belonging and ‘family’ at G2 that you may have felt. For this to continue to develop it is important that we don’t prioritise certain people groups over others. Recently, we have focused on students and families, but G2 is much broader than that and we need to work together as a community to ensure everyone is included. 

I have heard of some really exciting things that are helping to build friendships across G2′s community. One couple are going to cook for three extra people at Sunday lunch and invite the first three takers at G2. Other working people have said they would like to have students over for lunch and not let the families have all the fun! 

So what ways can you get involved in this? G2 is not going to organise lots of things centrally. The student lunches are just to get the ball rolling. Once you get the hospitality bug you can’t stop. Could you invite some people from G2 to sunday lunch? Could you cook for more than just you? Perhaps there are some students who could host some graduates? 

Let’s be generous with our hospitality and friendships. If there is a bridge that needs building – perhaps you are the one to build it.

The student lunches were a great success this week. Here are a few comments from people that were involved. We will be organising a few more of these, but don’t feel that you have to wait for something to be organised to invite someone to lunch! Go for it anyway. 

 ”I had a really great afternoon, a good break from student life! The food was amazing and just chilling out in a family home, chatting, playing with the kids and getting to know people other than students made me feel so much more part of the church. Definitely look forward to doing it again next time!” Eleanor Matthews

“It was good to be able to get to know the people behind faces that we see at G2 each week.” Mike Law 

“It was refreshing for us and our children to have Naomi and Sam to lunch. They added much to our day and their conversation was stimulating. It’s a great way of keeping up with society’s changes and brilliant for one’s own children to watch their role models in real life. Can’t wait for the next student lunch!” Michael and Louise Luck

“It was a pleasure to host a student for sunday lunch. When I was a student there was no chance to have a taste of normality. It is definitely a good way to establish a friendship that is beneficial to both parties..let’s hope we can develop it further.”