In episode 11, we discuss the mission field in our own backyards and how we can carry out the great commission right where we are.

“Mission” in Latin means “sent”

Jesus says in the bible “As my Father has sent me, I also send you.”

God is a sender. This can be to your neighbor or someone in your hometown.

Here are some ideas on how to reach out  –

CREATE/START 

Garden – start a community garden 

Create a welcoming front door 

Start a tool sharing program “Local Tools” 

Neighborhood watch program 

Neighbor day is last Saturday in April 

Little library 

HOST 

Pancake breakfast 

Halloween pre party 

Easter egg hunt in your yard 

Neighborhood new year party 

Last day of school party 

Ice cream party in your front yard 

Progressive dinner on your street 

Neighborhood cookout., potluck, block party 

Invite someone over for dinner 

Backyard movie night 

A monthly neighbor gathering - same time, no rsvp (drinks on your front porch every Thurs. Night at 7:00 p.m.) 

Book club 

Play group 

Porch party 

Front yard concert 

Front yard dance party with bubbles 

DO 

Rake neighbors yard 

Shovel someone’s walk 

Bring in mail or water flowers for your neighbors 

Take a casserole to the family getting ready for vacation, getting back or one that is sick 

Take bread for new neighbors 

Create block directory 

Take a walk down your street, see who’s out 

Give new families some take out menus wrapped up 

Take flowers/veggies to your neighbors 

BE ACCESSIBLE 

Sit on your front porch 20 min each day making yourself accessible to neighbors 

Front yard bench 

BOOKS 

Neighbors Table 

Grace Table 

The Turquoise Table 

Playborhood 

What is your mission field? What are some things you are doing in your own neighborhood? We would love to hear from you.

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