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REACHING PEOPLE ... LOVE YOUR
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“Love Your Neighbor"
Outreach Emphasis in February
Whether in the suburbs of a city, in multi-family apartments or
condominiums, or in a small village or rural area, neighbors often do not
really know their neighbors. Often in towns and cities people's busy
schedules and varied lifestyles result in neighbors perhaps waving as they
pass but seldom really getting well-acquainted. Even in communities where
folk are relatively close, very likely there is a neighbor that would be
blessed by an intentional act of kindness and love.
Consider
capitalizing on the traditional February Valentine season to "Love
Your Neighbor." Or you may prefer the theme: "Show A
Little Love."
1. Start
with your own Sunday School class members. During February ask each
class Care Group Ministry Leader to perform some act of kindness for members
of his/her group. Possibilities include:
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Sending a Valentine note to each group
member and enclosing a Bible book mark. |
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Baking or purchasing small loaf cakes or
muffins and dropping by for a "door-step" visit with each group member. |
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Phoning each group member on Friday or
Saturday evening to share a word of encouragement or a Scripture verse
that blessed you during your daily Bible readings. |
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Offering to baby-sit to allow parents of
small children to have a "night out" to celebrate Valentine. |
2.
Reach out to neighbors and encourage class members to reach out to their
neighbors, also. In addition
to the suggestions above, consider these additional ideas:
How Blessed We
Are
Having a Neighbor Like You!
How blessed we are having a neighbor like you Who is always
helpful and kind. No matter our need, you are faithful and true To help,
never seeming to mind. Enjoy these treats as a token of love And
appreciation for having you near. We look forward to being a better neighbor
for you However you need us this year.
I Love You, Neighbor,
With the love of Jesus!
I want to be a good neighbor for you.
Please use this coupon and call on me for
at least one hour of work helping you do something in your yard or around
the house. (And by the way, whether or not you have a coupon, please
call on me anytime I can be of help or encouragement.)
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Additional outreach
ideas
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