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Jesus Engaged His Neighbors
Many people enjoy helping others. The challenge is to engage, learn their story and find ways to see people before you see their need. Transformation is what Jesus offered. He listened and met the true need of the person and not just the need that everyone else noticed. How Can You Engage People in Need?
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How do you Love Your Neighbor?
The second half of the two great commandments is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. The assumption is made that we already love ourselves. Not necessarily like us, but love us. We love ourselves by making sure we eat, and strive to keep ourselves safe. Loving ourselves is the practice of caring for…
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Meet People Where There Are
It’s so important for Christians to meet people where they are and not expect them to take it upon themselves to attend church on their own, or seek you out for questions they might have. On occasion, however, people do visit that are unchurched. This may be their one and only attempt towards looking for…
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Engagement Opportunity Rhythm #39
39. Collect food pantry items and offer to take them to local food pantry. by Josh Reeves ❤️PRAY ❤️LOOK ❤️LISTEN ❤️ENGAGE
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Inner Circle
The phrase “inner circle” is a phrase that is used to describe the people in your life that provide practical assistance with everyday things. They provide mental health support through their empathy and a sounding board as you verbally process situations that you face. Usually, they have similar interests or ideals to provide a sense…
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Engagement Opportunity Rhythm #96
96. Start a bike repair shop by Josh Reeves ❤️PRAY ❤️LOOK ❤️LISTEN ❤️ENGAGE
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Engagement Opportunity Rhythm #50
50. Host a regular Saturday morning breakfast potluck ❤️PRAY ❤️LOOK ❤️LISTEN ❤️ENGAGE
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Inclusive Thinking
For nearly a year, I have been looking at church websites to gain an understanding of the audience the church was focused. Was it for only for those currently attending? Was it to invite people outside to come in their doors? Or was the church coming together with the local community for a relational event?…
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Engagement Opportunity Rhythm #48
48. Setup a “meet your neighbors” night with drinks in your driveway/front yard. ❤️PRAY ❤️LOOK ❤️LISTEN ❤️ENGAGE
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The Impact of Community Support
Recently, I have witnessed more loss in the community I used to be closely involved with, particularly among those experiencing homelessness. It has deeply upset me and led me to think further about the lack of a strong community support system. Most of the six plus individuals I have lost in the past six months…
My Friend's House 