What creative ideas do you ha e to get to know others in the neighbourhood work world around you? Do you know your neighbourhood ser ice providers, retailers, the gifts of people who pro ide goods, services and meet the needs of those around you? A local meat market recently provided meat for a church fundraiser as they appreciated the community outreach and food bank the church supported. The generosity of human caring, kindness, compassion, the “golden rule” that is reflected in all religions may provide opportunities for neighbours to support neighbours in your local context. One community of faith is widening their welcome and strengthening invitation, sensitive to challenges faced when trying to find workers who offer reasonable, reliable and quality work. inviting people in their community of faith to share their work if they offer goods or ser ices, and to share about people in the neighbourhood who they have experienced as trustworthy. The idea is to work towards gathering permissions to create a directory of local providers. One member of the fundraiser team of that community of faith, kicked it off with telling the community of faith about their business, and offering a five-per cent donation from work done, if the client/customer indicated they had heard about their work through the church. Every community of faith will be different in its geography, its needs and possibilities. If you’ve not been on a prayer walk or prayer drive recently, it might be a great time to ha e a small group observe and offer prayers as you tour your local neighbourhood afresh.
Creative Candy Prayers
Here is a list of candy prayers you might consider using with some of your treats. You might think of other ways to add prayerful opportunities with other treats and gifts. Share your ideas.
The Skittles Prayer
Red: pray for someone you love
Orange: pray for a friend or neighbour
Green: thank God for one good thing in your life
Yellow: pray for a leader or someone in charge
Purple: pray for yourself – something you are sorry for, worried about, or need help with
The M&M Prayer Red: pray for someone you love
Orange: pray for someone who is sick or hurt or needs healing Green: thank God for one good thing in your life
Yellow: pray for a leader or someone in charge
Blue: pray for a friend or neighbour Brown: pray for yourself – something you are sorry for, worried about, or need help with
Yellow: prayer for a leader or someone in charge
Purple: pray for something you are worried about
