Here are some additional "idea-starters" for practical ways churches and members can connect with their communities.
Ideas for Churches
Hold a job fair/financial workshop/tax help clinic
Plan a benefit concert
Present a seasonal play, i.e. Christmas program or Easter pageant
Collaborate with other local churches to host a father/son camping trip or a mother/daughter weekend
Plan a community picnic
Work with a local senior center on a charity quilt club or project
Plan a community cleanup day
Host a Car Care Clinic for single moms
Help start a community garden project
Organize a monthly social
Start a weekly luncheon
Begin a women's or men's Bible study group
Host a Friday night soup supper/vespers
Sponsor an Adventist history group
Organize a community bonfire
Host community basketball or volleyball games
Ideas for Members
Participate in community projects
Join a local garden club, car club or hiking club
Plan a neighborhood treasure hunt for kids
Start a book club
Plan an outdoor movie night in your backyard
Invite people home for Sabbath lunch
Host a neighborhood party
Organize a special-interest group
Join a local Harley riders group
Reconnect with your best friend from high school
The power of prayer over reaches the twin spires of the Oregon Convention Center. (Palmer Halverson)
Some new members may encounter challenges when they accept Jesus. (Gary McLain)
Radio evangelism helps connect people with churches. (Gary McLain)
Radio evangelism helps connect people with churches. (Gary McLain)
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Radio evangelism helps connect people with churches. (Gary McLain)
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