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 Cook a meal for someone who just had a baby or goes through a hard time! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

During meetups with different people we saw again how important community is. Many, especially in cities, got more isolated during the circumstances of the last years. We noticed that some even see being isolated and away from others being as normal. But by actively pursuing individuals and loving on them we can bring hope and community. It can be something simple as a phone call or a dinner together that can bring change. We want to encourage you to think about neighbors and others in circles that might be isolated and start reaching out to them. The great thing about doing that is that not just they are blessed but you are blessed in return too.

Which actually goes perfect together with our monthly challenge to cook a meal for a neighbor in need, but instead of just cooking it lets eat together with them (the video doesn’t mention the situation I mentioned above so add that one in there J ). So be a blessing this week!!

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb

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 organize a trash cleanup day together with your neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

During the last week we saw again how love is a 2-way street. When we love our neighbors they in return love us back. Over the years we build many wonderful relationships with our neighbors. We were there for them when they needed help like true friends do. The same was true the other way around as well. One of our neighbors has given us a key to their car so we can use it whenever we need to. That enabled us last week to go to a 4^th of July bbq. Other times we could take Caleb to Doctor appointments or take him to the zoo. It is such a blessing to have access to a car. We didn’t love our neighbors to get something in return, but if you truly love people without an agenda often that happens. We want to encourage you to love your neighbors without an agenda. Be a friend to them and truly care about their life. And maybe start this week building relationships with the love your neighbor monthly tip by organizing a trash pickup day in your neighborhood!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

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 help an older neighbor with their backyard! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

Getting away to rest – even for a short time and a regular weekly day of rest is so important for all of us. I love how it talks many times in scripture how Jesus went away to rest. Rest is an important thing and God set it in place from the beginning of everything when he rested on the 7^th day. Our family got to spend a few days this week away from the city in Santa Rosa. Our YWAM friends there had a church open up an apartment for them for missionaries to use to rest. It was such a wonderful time. We got to swim in a lake, hike in a local park, sit in the backyard to read and had some wonderful food including a breakfast at a local American/Mexican diner. We all feel so refreshed and strengthened from that time away from the city. We want to encourage you to put in your schedule times of rest and times of being away. And don’t let money hold you away from it either, there are many ways to get away really cheap! If you need some ideas about that email me!!

Also don’t forget to do the monthyl love your neighbor tip, and offer an older neighbor your help with work in the backyard!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

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 make a “take what you need” flyer! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Our Summer is quickly approaching with mostly beautiful and sunny weather in the last week. That enabled us to host our small group in Washington Square park. Everyone brought a lunch and we had such a wonderful picnic time together. Summertime is a wonderful time to connect with neighbors and our communities outside. Most of us want to do that anyway so invite others along!

Also don’t forget our Love your neighbor monthly tip and make a “take what you need flyer” and hang it up!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen

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 write an encouraging email to your neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Jen, Caleb and I are doing well!! We are enjoying the sunny days we are having right now here in SF. Cause of the good weather Jen is able to connect with more Moms in the neighborhood while taking Caleb out to the park. It’s a wonderful way to build new and deeper relationships. We also got further in editing the book. It still is a long way to go but we are moving forward which is encouraging. Also don’t forget this month love your neighbor tip and write an encouraging email to a neighbor!!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen