Mentoring students at a school is an incredible way to reach out in our communities. And it's really quite easy to do. Mentoring is simply coming alongside someone for the purpose of encouraging and teaching. It doesn't mean you have to be an expert or trained teacher to mentor someone. Just a willing heart to spend consistent time with someone and to love them. Many schools ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 7 – When outreach doesn’t go like you expected
I shared a story a week ago about a visit to the nursing home. One in which changed my outlook significantly and kept a visual in my mind daily for several weeks. I was so excited to come back here and share the results of my follow-up visit with Ms. Linda. I envisioned she would be so totally excited about the verse of scripture I had written out for her on the beautifully ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 6 – Visiting the Elderly
We underestimate the power of a simple visit and a handmade card for a shut-in. Whether at a nursing home or someone's house a face to face visit with your children can make all the difference to a lonely soul. There's something special about a young crayon-sketched heart and a cross with the words "God loves you and so do I". If we start our kids out young learning to love ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 5 – 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Church Outreach
Church outreach is so important because people need to know about our Jesus and how he can change lives. If all we do is stay huddled in our awesome Bible teaching churches and keep to our cozy small groups then we'll have a hard time accomplishing the great commission. We must get out into our communities and reach people where they are. This means we set aside some things ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 4 – Starting a Community Playgroup
What is a Community Playgroup? A community playgroup is a group of Moms with preschool age children that meet regularly for kids to play and for Moms to connect. Where does it meet? Different places every time. The park, the creek, the fire station, a church, someone's house, McDonald's playground, ice cream store, toy store (a cool one that lets your kids play), How often ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 3 – A prime outreach for young moms
31 Days of Outreach - Day 3 If you're a young Mom you know the stage well when you have littles clinging to your knees and slobbering on your shoulder. You wouldn't trade it for the world yet you feel limited when it comes to outreach and serving your community. You hear your preacher talking about the upcoming outreach event at church and your first thought is, "I hope ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 2 – Why outreach is important
Day 2 Why is reaching outside the walls of church so important these days? It's because inviting people cold turkey to Sunday morning church isn't working like it used to. Gasp! You're the preacher's wife and you don't think inviting people to church is effective? Like your man is the preacher dude and all. I know. And he's a mighty fine preacher too. Like I actually ... Read More »
31 Days of Outreach Ideas
Day 1 Day 2 - Why Outreach is so Important Day 3: A Prime Outreach for Young Moms Day 4 - Starting a Community Playgroup Day 5 - 5 Do's and Don'ts of Outreach Day 6 - Visiting the Elderly Day 7 - When outreach doesn't go like you expected Day 8 - Mentoring Students Day 9 - When the Mundane turns Divine Day 10 - Human Trafficking Outreach Day 11 - Reaching out in ... Read More »