How well do you know your neighbors? Do you know their names? The times they come and go? What about their favorite dessert? Do they attend church? If so, where? Do they have any food allergies? What do (or did) they do for a living? Do they live far or close to family? Would you…

Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 13. Cook Out with gate open, or even in the front yard and let neighbors know they are welcome to join.

When you watch the video below, watch it to be mindful of others. If you rarely or never feel lonely that doesn’t mean someone you know isn’t. Chances are high that you have a lonely neighbor, coworker, or peer that you are either nearby or see every day. Take initiative. Call and check on someone…

Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 12. Organize a tasting tour on your street (everyone sets up food and table on front porch)

Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 11. Have a garage sale.

Below is a recommendation from the National Institute on Aging. The list is for those experiencing loneliness. While the list has some great ideas, MY FRIEND’S HOUSE believes followers of Jesus are to be the initiators in connecting the lonely with the local church. It’s our responsibility to seek out and to pursue…to find people…

Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 10. Offer to mow someone’s yard who needs it on your street.

Many years ago, when I was newly divorced and raising two boys basically on my own, I was able to live through a beautiful picture of the verse in the book of John that tells how the world will know that we follow Christ. It tells us that disciples of Jesus were those who practiced…

Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 9. Host a music share party in your home (everyone brings 5 favorite songs and discusses)