Dinner at the Moo's

[Elizabeth Moo]

Hi everyone,

Errol and I would just like to express what a joy it has been to serve this DG these last couple of years.  For me, it's particularly in the form of providing dinner for the group.  I find it extremely encouraging to see people come early to fellowship over a simple meal.  It's also a comfort to me to know that those who are running late, don't stop to grab their own dinner but come straight for bible study, knowing that there'll be food waiting afterward.  There's the added encouragement of people who express their appreciation for my cooking and appreciation for the effort we put into this service.

Moving forward, I'd like to encourage those in this DG to help Errol and I continue to serve in this way.  Catering for an unknown number of people is extremely challenging.  Over-catering means either wasting food (which is not being responsible for what God has gifted us) or having to eat left overs for subsequent meals (which is not being loving to the Moo's).  Under-catering is also not a loving option.  Last week, quite a few people weren't able to have supper (even though they had RSVP'd asking for dinner).  

Please help us to cater appropriately by :

1.  Letting us know if you are coming for dinner.  It's easiest for us to keep track if you do this via Facebook which automatically gives us a headcount.  But we do accept all other forms of communication - SMS, WhatsApp, Email, smoke signal etc  :)

2.  Doing so in a timely manner.  Whilst I understand that sometimes our schedules are subject to change, it would be really helpful if I could have an indication of numbers early.  Due to logistics, the latest I can go marketing for Thursday dinner is Wed morning, which is what I'm currently doing.  Last week, about half of the people RSVP'd after I went marketing and another handful turned up without prior indication.

I can understand that we may forget to reply in the midst of our busy-ness or as mentioned if last minute serendipitous changes to our schedule mean that we are able to attend DG, or even if unexpected events mean we aren't able to attend despite having said we would.  We definitely prefer you turn up despite not replying than not turning up at all!  Far from a fault finding venture, I write this to express my thanks to those who facilitate our serving you in this manner and also to remind everyone to live out what we've learnt in Galatians.

GALATIANS 5

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers.  Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.  14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

GALATIANS 6

9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.  10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to every one, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Please, be loving to your fellow DG members by RSVP'ing in a timely manner.  This is not to say that we won't serve you dinner if you turn up without having replied.  We don't intend to crack the whip, nor do we think such rigidity is loving.  We would just like to encourage each other to look out for one another.  This is but one of the ways in which we can do so.

In Christ,

Liz.

[Sung Kelvin]

Hi,

Coming for both.

Regards,
Kelvin

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From: Elizabeth Moo <eru...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:31 PM
Subject: Dinner at the Moo's