January 10, 2024

What are you doing to stay connected with your community of faith, those who are your core energizer bunnies who keep things happening, all your volunteer leaders, those who come occasionally, those joining online, those who come in person, those unable to come? Sharing and caring helps us beat the “winter blahs.” Is it time to do a phone call check-in with others? Send out some greeting cards thinking about you, a word of hope and encouragement reaching out to others. Invite people of all ages to make some greeting cards to have ready to share. Connect with a teacher and invite their class to make cards that you can brighten another’s day with. Have a conversation with neighbours on your street and check-in. Share a word of kindness to those you encounter on errands and appointments. Are there some people you can send a simple thank-you to share your appreciation for their kindness to you. Has your community of faith got a card ministry? Invite everyone to share important dates and put them on your own calendar as well as reaching out as a community of faith to remember and celebrate milestones. Who came out to worship at Advent and Christmas that may not regularly? Can you connect and say thanks and let them know their participation was appreciated. Invite them to come back. Do you have an event on your church calendar that will bring people together to share in fellowship? Potluck? A soup lunch? Plan something for fun! Set your intention for gratitude and take opportunity to thank others. Thank you for thinking about growth in your ministries. Thanks for sharing a smile, a hug, a word of encouragement. Your kind compassion makes a difference.