Steve and Jenny were about ready to quit. They had been leading a Bible study group for young adults at their church for four years now and the strain was starting to show. One night, at about 11:15, as the last of the group filed out, Jenny flopped onto the lounge.
“I think we might have a sabbatical next year.” She heaved a weary sigh. “I just don’t know how much more of this I can take.”
“Yes, I know,” said Steve. “I feel the same. But who’d take over? I mean, it’s not as if the group is winding down or anything. There were 13 here tonight, and that’s not counting Mark and Vicki and the Cromptons!”
“If only we had someone who could take half the group. I think I could cope with 7 or 8, as opposed to 16!” Jenny sighed again. This one had a resigned air to it.
“You’re right,” said Steve. “But unless someone comes along, we can’t dip out. We just… can’t.” Keep reading
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