Care
We are pursuing the vision God has given us to love our neighbors to Christ. This involves three steps:
We are pursuing the vision God has given us to love our neighbors to Christ. This involves three steps:
- Prayer - Pray for your neighbors
- Care - Show them you care through acts of kindness
- Share - Look for an opportunity to share the good news
- Pull up their garbage cans
- Put the newspaper on their porch
- Bake an extra dozen cookies and give them away
- Mow or edge their lawn
This concept can also be taken to the community, either individually or with a small group. This is sometimes called "servant evangelism." For lots of ideas, check this article: 94 Community Servant Evangelism Ideas for your Church. If you want some help, contact a member of the Evangelism & Missions Committee - we would love to brainstorm with you! (As in the church office, and they will put you in touch with a member.)
"If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, 'Love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing right." (James 2:8)