for the past four years, i've led a core group of four college girls. i took over the group during their sophomore year in college. since then, two of them have graduated, one got married this summer and is graduating next week, and one will graduate in may (and then she's getting married!!) i feel so blessed to have a group that has stuck together for so long. that doesn't always work out as some quit coming, or they move, or life just gets in the way, but my girls have stuck with me. they've been committed to our group and they value the community we have and the time we spend with Jesus. i treasure the time we've had together, the times we've laughed, and the times we've cried. we've struggled together, we've persevered, and we've grown. it's a beautiful thing.
each year we've been together, we've had a core group christmas party around the first week of december...right around finals time, but before they would all head home for christmas break. we always do secret santa and draw names around the beginning of november so that we have time to shop and be creative with our gifts. we eat dinner, swap gifts, play games, and watch christmas movies. it's one of the things i look forward to every year!
That is awesome that you have such a great group of friends that are committed to spending time with Jesus and growing. Looks like you guys have a lot of fun! :)
How special! And that's definitely a rare thing for a core group to stay together that long. P.S.- that tree is AMAZING!
what fun! it's so great to have a group that sticks together & grows together!
seriously - love this!
I would totally crash your core group and join if I was there!
i'm so glad y'all have each other!
That is so fun! What a nice thing you do :) They look like a sweet group of women! Christmas traditions are seriously the best, especially with such great friends :)
I am so thankful for them :) And yes, the bring a lot of laughter into my life!
right?? they have 6 christmas trees in their house i think. one looks like it is covered in snow and belongs in narnia.
it is such a blessing!
girl, you'd totes be invited :)
they bring me a lot of joy, that's for sure! :)
This is so fun! I love Christmas parties! We're planing to have our Life Group party in a couple of weeks and I can't wait!
christmas parties are the best! just saw your post on throwing christmas parties :) love all your tips!
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