by Tim Paik

The Single Life Ministry has a special event every month to promote fellowship and encourage the body. Last month, we kicked off our first event of the school year, the Single Life Bonfire. The Bonfire is an annual event, held on the shores of Mission Bay.

Our night started, as many things as Lighthouse do, with food. The menu consisted of Tijuana-style hot dogs and various sides. Tijuana-style hot dogs are hot links wrapped in bacon and covered in grilled peppers and onions. Personally, I love the idea of anything wrapped in bacon, but healthier alternatives were available for the pork-averse. Regardless of our dietary choices, we all talked and ate. Some played with the various sporting equipment that we had brought.

As the sky darkened, our conversations naturally gravitated toward the fire. Eugene led us in a time of singing praises to God, and Pastor Patrick shared a devotional on Genesis 1. Afterward, we hung around the fire, cooking and eating delicious s’mores.

Looking back, I was blessed by the chance to fellowship and spend time with friends, new and old alike. We are a diverse group of people, but it is good to know that our common bond in Christ knits us together. Likewise, sometimes, it is just good to go outside and enjoy God’s creation. I look forward to continuing to meet with the Single Life ministry and sharing our lives together.