Everyone is looking for community. I want to take a minute to thank all of you for being a part of Minivan Ministries and making this online community blossom this year. I never dreamed it would grow so fast or become such an important part of our lives! This year I not only learned the basic ins and outs of blogging and launched, but I have found many online friends through various social media outlets. People can say what they want about the evils of social media, but there is a lot of good that it can do too. I hope that all of you keep striving to find the community that you need, both in person and online. If you are a blogger, there are lots of ways for you to connect with fellow bloggers too. I encourage you to take advantage of the Solidarity Sisters opportunity.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 NIV
What are Solidarity Sisters?
Solidarity Sisters is an opportunity for female bloggers to be paired up with another female blogger in a similar niche. This opportunity is hosted by Susannah at Simple Moments Stick. Throughout the month, your Solidarity Sister and you participate in a short series of challenges to help you get to know and learn from each other. It’s that simple…short and sweet, yet powerful!
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 ESV
Meet My Solidarity Sister…
For the month of December 2015, I had the privilege of being paired up with Melanie of Wind
in a Letterbox. Melanie blogs about homeschooling her young daughters. There are tons of cute ideas for teaching and crafting with little ones. She has a great archive of freebies for her subscribers. If you are homeschooling preschool or kindergarten, you should definitely check them out! She also co-hosts the Learning Kids Link-Up, which is helpful for all levels of learning.
Take advantage of the Solidarity Sister Opportunity!
We would love for you to take advantage of the Solidarity Sisters Opportunity too. Here is your chance to sign up for January 2016. Don’t delay! It’s just a few days away!
What are your tips for finding community? What are your favorite online communities?
Speaking of community, be sure to come back tomorrow to find out the details for our 2016 Book Brigade!
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What a lovely idea. I would join in on this but I fear work, family responsibilities, and trying to put up posts on my blog would not leave time for me to complete any tasks that I may be required to complete in the Solidarity Sisterhood challenges.
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I understand completely. If you find yourself with a month that you seem to have a little more free time, please feel free to join. It is only a month by month commitment. It’s up to you and your “sister” as to how much time you want to put into it. I know some months, any amount of time can be too much, though!
It is saying they are no longer accepting persons
If you click on the image for the most recent post, there is a new form for this month. It is a bit confusing because if you scroll down without clicking, you can see last months form which isn’t accepting new applications. Sorry for the confusion. Hope you join us!
this sounds like a really great idea!
Hi. Tara this sounds nice but requires commitment!
Hoping your experience goes awesome..
Loads of Blessings to you, Tara
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I did this a few months ago!!!
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You are right, Social Media can be so damaging, but if used correctly it can also bring community and fellowship. This is a great program that I hope to join this year.
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This is a great idea! My wife Brittany blogs at AlmostIndianWife.com. I’ll share this with her!
That would be wonderful. I will check out her blog as well!
sounds like a great idea as well as a great way to get to make new friends
I’m so glad you enjoyed your month as a Solidarity Sister! I love the community it’s building! I hope to see you join in again in a future month! <3<3<3<3
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Thanks Susannah! I signed up for January too!