Everybody knows that men like to eat! So, ask the brotherhood committee to bring the men of your church together for a once a month or quarterly dinner and fellowship. The dinner/fellowships can be held approximately one hour after your morning service has ended. Every man who attends the dinner/fellowship should pay for, or bring a food dish from home or a deli. This way, there is no expense to the church.

HERE WAS OUR RESULTS: “After these ongoing events were announced, men came from everywhere! Everyone helped with the clean up and most stayed to play checkers, have biblical conversations, pray, plan, or watch sports TV. Men got better acquainted with one another and there were many young men to mentor. Even some women began to make dishes once a month for the group!”

Here’s how it’s done:

Set a date and advertise well for these events.

Create a items checklist for men to bring.

Don’t forget to have casual events planned after the dinner is over, such as watching a sports game in the men’s lounge, or having a speaker who will give a brief talk on men’s issues, etc

Have great fellowship with members of your council by providing a bike ride at your local park. (Our MSC Brotherhood and Christian Ed. Ministries are planning a bike ride and picnic later this year. Members will be dusting off their bikes for the great get-together!)

Your event does not need to be a big expense. Just offer hot dogs, punch, and chips. Announce to members that they can bring their lawn chairs and games. Your council might want to bring a large grill and tell members they can throw their own meats on “the pit”. The bike ride and picnic can be for ages 8 to 88. Everybody does not have to ride. Non-riders can stay at your designated picnic area. Whether riding or not, there is guaranteed to be lots of fun and fellowship!

Here’s How It’s Done:

Pick a “bike day” and ask your church announcer to announce the date, time, and location.

Work with a promotional committee to brainstorm unique ways to get the word out.

Suggested times can be on a Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Once bike riders are assembled give safety rules, riding times, and routing information.

Maybe plan two, 30-minute bike rides: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Have a crew serving hot dogs, punch, and chips at the “finish line”.

Don’t forget to bring the horse shoes, volleyball, and games for non-bike riders.

Get bike riders’ names, phone numbers, and other information to plan for future riding dates.

Set aside some time to make brief upcoming announcements to council members.

Invite a family member or co-worker to the event.

Be safe!