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Okay. Tori can't host small group unless we start at 6:45.

Ethan was thinking we could start at 6:15 so we could get out earlier and 1) get Rachel to bed, 2) get their baby to bed whenever she's born.

Rachel and Ethan can't host because Rachel is due any day now and with Ethan's new job, he may not even be able to come to small group some days.

Stephen and I could host, but our parking situation sucks and someone will always end up having to walk a long distance.

Amy and Jon could host, but Amy's due in March and, with her temperament, I imagine she won't attempt to continue coming to small group. Plus, they're the furthest away and it would require all of us driving to B******* instead of just them driving down.

Will and Savannah are newlyweds and not even accustomed to their own home and marriage yet, so asking them to host would be ridiculous. Plus, I don't think Savannah would favor that option.

We could ask if the church is free Monday nights.

Okay. So there's the facts. Plan of action:

1. Find out how the group feels about starting later.
2. Find out how Amy and Jon feel about hosting.
3. Find out how the group feels about hosting at our place if Amy and Jon can't.

Honestly, I wish I could ask each individual couple how they feel about the small group in general.

Amy and Jon: "I know you need it, but after your daughter is born, will you be able to continue coming?" Jon and Amy would be divided on this point, but may come to a half-hearted agreement to keep coming until they can't handle it anymore.
Rachel and Ethan: Same as above. I think, coming right down to it, Ethan and Rachel would be in agreement: that it is unrealistic to expect to continue coming with a newborn on hand.
Tori and Carlos: "I know you need us, but is small group keeping your attention enough to be committed to it?" Tori and Carlos would be divided on this point, arguing vehemently at home until an agreement was found or forced.
Will and Savannah: "How would you feel about doing a 2-on-2 Bible study?" Will would be open to the idea, Savannah would be ambivalent. It'd be a big responsibility for Stephen and I, perhaps.

Stephen and Stephanie: "You've done a faithful job leading us, but do you feel that this is truly your calling, or are you just filling a need out of obligation?'

I already know the answer to that. It's not our calling. We are filling a need out of obligation, like Bruce Willis in Live Free or Die Hard: "'Cause there's no one else to do it, so we're doin' it." I'm not sure what our calling IS as a couple. I think we have one--but leading a Bible study, I do not believe, is it.

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