#7 Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 7. Attend the parties invited to by neighbors.

by Stephen Blandino 3. FREQUENCY Acts 2:46-47a says, “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people” (NIV, emphasis added). The early church didn’t let “options” get in their way. You…

#6 Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 6. Attend and participate in HOA (Neighborhood) functions

by Stephen Blandino 2. COMPASSION Acts 2 continues, “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need” (44-45, NIV). Over the years I’ve noticed that – right or wrong – people rarely experience compassion when they’re not engaged in community. Why? I…

#6 Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 6. Attend and participate in HOA (Neighborhood) functions

by Stephen Blandino 1. DEVOTION Acts 2:42-43 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles” (NIV). The early church was devoted to spiritual and relational vitality. Teaching, prayer, and miracles were signs of their spiritual…

#5 Engagement Opportunity Rhythms by Josh Reeves 5. Invite neighbors over for dinner.

Church picnics, shared meals after church and potlucks are returning to the local church community. It’s a beautiful sight to see people breaking bread together and fellowshipping. There seems to be a new appreciation for the things we did without during the days of COVID. These are gatherings that we have enjoyed over the years…

#4 by Josh Reeves 4. Pass out baked goods (fresh bread, cookies, brownies, etc.)

“Excuse me. Did I overhear you talking about Jesus?” Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be asked that question while gleaning blueberries. (Yes, that’s right. I was gleaning blueberries when I was approached from the other side of the blueberry bushes.) Within minutes I was in a conversation with a first-time…