Don't Back Down

I won't get into anything really deep here. Just a thought that came to mind. I regularly - or as regularly as possible - attend the Baptist Men's breakfast at our church. Typically held once a month, I've made it to probably 5 of the 7 or so held since we joined our church, and I always enjoy the experience. For a long time I didn't especially enjoy this sort of thing, and I still don't like it enough to do it daily - but once a month is great. In fact, I enjoy it so much that I have recently joined a smaller group of men who meet (sort of) once a week for breakfast, and that's nice as well.

So the idea of the fellowship, and specifically the thoughts and prayers and feelings that come out of the meeting, is, well, awesome. I really do enjoy it. So I can see the sense in making this happen with more regularity. I can extend the vision and see that everyone should enjoy it. Not just men, not just women, but everyone. The simple fellowship and camaraderie that comes out is well worth the effort. Seeing someone doing this on a grand scale is comforting.

What I don't get is the cost. $22? I'm sure the music and the message are great. I'm sure the food is good. But come on now. Our monthly men's breakfasts are $3 each (if you have it to donate). Typically I spend maybe $5 when we go out each week. And I understand that this event is yearly, so perhaps $22 isn't that bad in comparison. But still - if I'm paying $22 for something, it's more of an event. That is to say, a spectator event. A sport if you will. I understand that pro sports will cost far more than that, but the principle is the same.

I think it's safe to say that, tradition or not, quality or not, I won't be attending.