Christians gather together for many reasons. Some do it to be with friends and family, some do it to celebrate various holidays or special occasions like weddings or funerals, and others do it for fellowship and fellowship only. This last kind of service is called a fellowship service. These services are not as formal as a worship service and are designed to help build relationships and trust among fellow church members. These gatherings might feature activities like potlucks, group games, or other activities that get people talking to one another. In most cases, fellowship activities focus on sharing stories about what’s going on in each person’s life—past, present, and future—and how those experiences relate to God’s love for us all...
What are the benefits of having fellowship services?
In addition to helping build relationships, fellowship services have several other benefits: These gatherings are usually held on weekdays, which means many people who aren’t able to attend Sunday services can still be a part of a church. This is helpful for smaller churches that might not have enough people to hold regular services or might have members who are too ill to attend services but still want to feel connected to the church. Having fellowship services also allows people to express their faith in ways that are most comfortable for them. Some people prefer to pray silently, while others like to shout out loud when they feel moved to do so. Having fellowship services allows people to do both, which is important for people who need to express their faith in different ways.
How can we make our services more fellowship focused?
To make your church services more fellowship focused, you first need to decide what fellowship activities you want to include. Some common activities include games, open mic nights, potlucks, and small group discussions. In some cases, you might want to choose between having a large group of people gathered in one room or a smaller group of people in a smaller room. You also need to decide how long you want these activities to last. If you’re trying to make your services more fellowship focused, you might want to make them shorter and include less scripted elements. This will allow people to talk more freely and more openly about their lives. If you want your services to feature more structured activities, you might want to consider hosting a smaller meeting that meets once a month instead of hosting a large meeting that meets once a month.
Benefit: Building a sense of community and belonging
One of the biggest benefits of having fellowship services is that they allow people to build a sense of community and belonging. When people come together in one place and engage with one another, they form relationships that last. Having fellowship services also allows people to share their faith in ways that are most comfortable for them. Having fellowship services also allows people to engage with God’s word in ways that are most comfortable for them. Some people prefer to pray silently, while others like to shout out loud when they feel moved to do so. Having fellowship services allows people to do both, which is important for people who need to express their faith in different ways.
Downside: Not enough time for sermons or Bible reading
One of the biggest downsides to having fellowship services is that they might not give you enough time to preach or read the Bible. If you have a long sermon, you might have to skip reading a passage or two. If you have a short sermon, you might have to split your reading up into two or more sessions. This can be frustrating for those who want to focus on one part of the Bible (like the Psalms) or who want to read large passages of the Bible (like the book of Revelation).
Bottom line
Fellowship services are not as formal as a worship service and are designed to help build relationships and trust among fellow church members. These gatherings might feature activities like potlucks, group games, or other activities that get people talking to one another. In most cases, fellowship activities focus on sharing stories about what’s going on in each person’s life—past, present, and future—and how those experiences relate to God’s love for us all. Having fellowship services also allows people to engage with God’s word in ways that are most comfortable for them. There are many benefits to having these services, but they might not be as beneficial if they don’t allow you to preach or read Scripture as much as you would like.