101 Ways to Reach Your Community

by Sjogren, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781576832202
• ISBN10: 1576832201
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Navpress Pub Group

Summary

Discover 101 simple, effective ways your church or small group can demonstrate the love of God to your community. Be encouraged to discover new ways to reach out to those in need. The activities in this book can be used during outreach events, missions activities, and evangelism.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(7)
Let's Change the World!	7	(5)
The Nuts and Bolts	12	(15)
LEVEL 1: THE BLITZ
Soft Drink Giveaway	27	(2)
Gasoline Buy-Down	29	(1)
Donut Giveaway During Morning Traffic	30	(1)
Assorted Giveaways	31	(1)
Dollar Drop or Quarter Drop	32	(2)
Dollar Tipping of Restaurant Servers	34	(1)
Trash Pick-Up with ``Kindness in Progress'' Signs	35	(1)
Twenty-Dollar Outreach Experiment	36	(1)
Newspaper Giveaway	37	(1)
Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Cappuccino Giveaway	38	(1)
Stamp Giveaway in Front of Post Office	39	(1)
Business Blast	40	(1)
Grocery Bag Packing	41	(1)
Grocery Cart Escort and Return	42	(1)
Popsicles/Ice Cream Giveaway	43	(1)
Ice Cream Coupons	44	(1)
Hand Cleaning Towelettes	45	(1)
Vinyl Gloves at Gas Stations	46	(1)
Windshield Washing	47	(2)
Parking Meter Feeding	49	(1)
Drinks at Biking Trails	50	(1)
Pen, Pencils, and Post-It Notes Giveaway	51	(1)
Photocopying	51	(1)
Computer Diskettes Giveaway	52	(1)
Drinks at Intramural or Greek Events	52	(1)
Breakfast Toaster Pastries Giveaway	52	(1)
Exam Answer (Scantron) Sheets Giveaway	53	(1)
Phone Cards for Long-Distance Calls	54	(1)
``Biggie Size'' Food Orders at Fast Food Drive-Throughs	54	(1)
Suntan Lotion Giveaway	55	(1)
Surf Wax	55	(1)
Mother's Day Carnation Giveaway	56	(1)
Church Match Book Giveaway	56	(1)
Watermelon/Pumpkin/Cantaloupe Giveaway	57	(1)
Boxes to Merchants	58	(1)
Scotch Tape Giveaway at Christmas	58	(1)
Flower Seed Packet Giveaway	59	(1)
Golf Tee or Golf Ball Giveaway, or Golf Ball Cleaning	59	(1)
Glow-in-the-Dark Necklace Giveaway	60	(1)
LEVEL 2: CONNECTING TO THE COMMUNITY
Totally Free Car Wash	61	(2)
Interior Car Cleaning and Vacuuming	63	(1)
Oil Changes for Single Parents	64	(1)
Car Drying at Self-Serve Car Washes	65	(1)
Windshield Washer Fluid Fill	65	(1)
Windshield Ice Scraping	66	(1)
Windshield Washing at Self-Serve Gas Stations	66	(1)
Bike Fix-Up Clinic	67	(1)
Restroom Cleaning	68	(1)
Umbrellas Escort	69	(1)
Neighborhood Food Collection and Distribution	70	(1)
Business Window Washing	71	(1)
Polaroid Photos	71	(1)
Shoeshines	72	(1)
Helium Balloons and Balloon Animals	73	(1)
Dog Washing	73	(2)
Doggie Dirt Cleanup	75	(1)
Dorm Move-In Help	75	(1)
Coffee, Tea, and Lattes During Late-Night Study Sessions	76	(1)
Soft Drinks, Gatorade, and Lemonade at Class Sign-Up	76	(1)
Pizza on Move-In Day at Dorms	77	(1)
Christmas Gift-Wrapping	77	(1)
Meal Purchasing at Restaurants	78	(1)
Door-to-Door Sunday Morning Paper and Coffee	79	(1)
Filter Change for Air-Conditioners and Heaters	80	(1)
Garage Cleaning	80	(1)
Leaf Raking	81	(1)
Lawn Mowing	82	(1)
Roof Gutter Cleaning	82	(1)
Address Number Painting on Curbs	83	(1)
Garbage Can Return from Street	83	(1)
Tulip Bulbs and Potted Plants	84	(1)
Snow Removal from Walks and Drives	84	(1)
Ice Melting for Sidewalks	85	(1)
Window Washing	85	(1)
Light Bulb Replacement	86	(1)
Fireplace Ash Removal	86	(1)
Smoke Detector Battery Replacement	87	(1)
Library Fines Payment	87	(1)
Winter/Summer Survival Kits	88	(1)
Christmas Tree Giveaway or After-Christmas Tree Collection	89	(1)
Laundromat Washer and Dryer Payment	89	(1)
Cocoons on Good Friday	90	(1)
Friendly Pet Outreach to Convalescent and Retirement Homes	90	(1)
``Free Prayer'' Table at Fairs	91	(1)
LEVEL 3: INVESTING IN THE CITY
Matthew's Party	92	(1)
Block Party	93	(1)
Lamb's Lunch	94	(1)
Parties of Appreciation for Police Officers, Fire Fighters, EMTs	95	(1)
Accident Scene Cleanup	96	(1)
Single Parent's House Repair	97	(1)
Blood Pressure Screening	97	(2)
Tutoring	99	(1)
School Supplies for Needy Families	99	(1)
Dorm Room Cleaning	100	(1)
Shopping Assistance for Shut-Ins	100	(1)
Apartment Move-Out Help	101	(1)
Birthday Party Organizing	101	(1)
Memorial Service for the Unchurched	102	(1)
Move-In Welcoming Party	103	(1)
Pool Party with a Purpose!	104	(1)
Birthday Cards	104	(2)
What to Say	106	(2)
Ten Best Projects to Get You Started	108	(3)
Top to Worst Outreach Ideas	111	(1)
About the Author	112