Growth Ideas 101: Cups of Water Connection (August 27, 2025)

People have offered a lot of drinks of water through this hot summer, to family, to friends, to strangers and every cup has provided connection to a person. It might be a brushing of hands, eye contact, a smile, a nod, a “thank you,” a time of conversation. Recognizing ourselves as disciples and our ministries in the smallest acts of kindness, like a drink of water, might not feel like ministry for some, but it is powerful ministry, one small act of love at a time. What are the ways you can recognize the small acts? Pray for them. Give thanks for them. Create them. Strengthen them. Make each small moment matter. How can you offer a “cup of water” experience? Consider who can be present as people come to use your building for events, like registration/sign-up for activity groups beginning their fall routines, other user and rental groups.
Share your ideas with me.