On Sunday I experienced "Good Neighbours" for the first time. Once a month on a Sunday morning, instead of having a worship service, we do odd jobs for elderly locals - gardening, DIY, fixing stuff... I now have a v. cool t-shirt (oh, the excitement) bearing the slogan: "Good neighbours do something beautiful". Afterwards we have a meal together at Nick and Kerry's house and a short reflection.
I love it because it's such a simple idea and yet so clever. Firstly, it's a way of serving the most vulnerable people in our community in a very practical way - and of getting to know them. Secondly, it emphasises - for Christians and others - the fact that following Jesus is not just about words but actions, and is about your whole life, not just sitting in a church. And thirdly, it's so accessible - people who wouldn't come to a service come to Good Neighbours, because everyone likes to feel they're being helpful and it's such an easy thing to join in with.
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