To Carpool or not to Carpool? THAT is the question!

Carpooling. (also known as car-sharing, ride-sharing, lift-sharing and covoiturage), is the shared use of a car by the driver and one or more passengers, usually for commuting. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpool

Carpooling...sounds so simple, easy, fun. But it also seems to be the most difficult for most of us to commit to. Communication is the key to carpooling! Below are a few tools that my help motivate you into pursuing the oh so desired carpool life style to church.

- Where do you live? Pasadena, Burbank, North Hollywood, etc., whom do you know and probably sit with during church that may be close to your home? Think about these things, and take the step to ask your friend(s) if they would be interested in car-pooling twice a month. Give it a shot. There could be some closer friendships built and possibly a yummy coffee stop along the way!

-Are you in a home group? Well, most of these folks probably live REALLY close to you and are facing the same dilemma as well. Don't be afraid to talk about it in your home group and discuss who would really like to work together to carpool. This is the best way of knowing who lives close by.

-What if they have a meeting/event/lunch date after church? Great question!
This is where talking about carpooling in your home group is key. Communicate, call, text, email whatever and share your desire to carpool and the need for a lift home. Or seek out transit. Taking the bus home may take longer but it is a sure way home!

Our church is growing (YAY!) and with this brings less places for people to park. We have 2 regularly used parking lots, and on a regular Sunday, they usually get filled pretty fast. Leaving many people to search and search for parking only to come in during the middle of the sermon. We need to work together and help with this solution. So start chatting and opening up your drive to picking up someone or letting go of your car to ride with a friend.

Give Carpooling a try, we promise it want disappoint!