Why is it important?

When Jesus called us to love our neighbor, he gave us a task that is possible for each one of us and is also a blessing for each one of us. Many people around us might feel isolated or don’t feel a sense of belonging (maybe including us), and each one of us can bring change to that. You will see how loving your neighbor will change those things and also the relationships but also how it will give you a greater love for the people around you. It will leave a great impact and it builds a strong and lasting community for your neighbors and you as well to just name a few things. When I think back to last year and how the pandemic affected everyone around the world we saw more and more 1. the need of bringing God’s love to our local places and 2. How important it is to be connected with our neighbors. We got reminded of the call from Jesus also because our neighborhoods were the only places we could go to. So let’s all do this together starting today to take Jesus seriously and love our neighbor. We will give you a monthly tip with how to establish that relationship and love your neighbors in a practical way and then we will all put it into action with the neighbors right around us.  And then watch how over time your neighborhood will change! You, me, and all of us can do it so let’s do it!!

Our tip for this month is to talk with neighbors about how to make the neighborhood better! Watch the video with some tips on that!

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How are you?

One of the things I have seen over and over again is the need of belonging and being loved. The Pandemic magnified that need even more than ever before. It doesn’t matter which gender, social status or nationality, just to name a few, everyone needs it. Through things like a conversation out on the sidewalk or on the kids playground, a phone call or having a meal together we have been able to give and receive that in the last week. When I think of Jesus and his disciples I can see how he calls them to follow him and invites them into his life. He gives them a place to belong, be loved and a place to grow. I want to encourage you to connect with neighbors in simple ways and show them love and out of that give them a place to belong and be blessed in return with it too.

Our love your neighbor tip for this month could actually be a good starter for that too. So Organize a time to talk with neighbors about how to improve the neighborhood together!

God bless you

Markus and Jen