101 Ways to Reach Your Community

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.

Introduction

6

(7)

Let's Change the World!

7

(5)

The Nuts and Bolts

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(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

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101 Ways to Reach Your Community

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