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!!

Last month we introduced ourselves to our neighbors, this month we remember their names! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

We had a wonderful week in San Francisco which was also very international. Our time sharing with a group in Germany was a lot of fun. We also got to preach through video at a church in Germany as well. And then we had our love your neighbor workshop, which went really great too. At the workshop we had participants from Germany and different parts of the US which was awesome. We are excited to hear their stories someday of how they started loving their neighbors and saw how their community changed.  Outside of that we got to connect with many people which was a blessing with a virtual dinner, a small group and an encouragement group. Meeting with each other on zoom even if it is not in person is so needed for all of us. Find this week some time to zoom with someone and also don’t forget to remember and learn the names of your neighbors!!

God bless you

Markus and Jen