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 bake something for your neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

This week was sad and happy at the same time. First of we were able to have a bbq with 2 of our neighbors on our deck which was amazing! It felt more like normal again to connect with neighbors in the way we always did before. This week our whole street also had a Goodbye for one of our long term neighbor friends. He lived here for 49 years and was such a big part of the neighborhood. It was wonderful to celebrate him, but in the same way sad to see him move. Pray for a good start for him at his new spot.

No matter if you have a neighbor that is here for a short time or a long time, make sure to invest in relationship. And also fitting with our monthly love your neighbor tip at the beginning of the blog, maybe start that relationship or make it go deeper by bringing over something home baked!! So think about what you gonna bake, come up with a simple plan when and then do it!!

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 card or note for your neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Our week here was a bit of a whirlwind. Jen attended a memorial of a friend from her book club with some very influential leaders in the city. She was able to share with everyone an experience her friend had with Jesus before she died. Everyone was encouraged. Then we had a second memorial for a friend who passed unexpectedly from our small group. He just got baptized in July and was so on fire for Jesus.  I want to ask you to keep all the people that attended the memorial where Jen shared and the family and friends of our small group in your prayers, especially in this time of their grief.

We also had some not so sad moments this week with a picnic with our encouragement group. We met all up together in the park and enjoyed each others company. It was a wonderful time.

Remember this week to write an encouraging card or note to your neighbor!

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 have a simple get together either in the garage or outside! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

First we want you to remember that you are amazing and loved!! Also we really hope you had a wonderful week!!

We had a wonderful week here in San Francisco. We had our first in person meetup of our church small group in the park this week which was wonderful. We all had a picnic together and just spend time encouraging each other. Its awesome how God encourages us through others. I was also working on our love your neighbor social which is more and more coming together. We will host another workshop in just a few weeks and for that one we want to have some more things set up on it.  So keep me in your prayers since I don’t have a tech degree and kind of figure everything out along the way J.

We as a family do well too. Caleb is still working on sleeping a bit more during the night so that his parents get to sleep more too but that will also eventually happen. We love that little boy.

Also along with our love your neighbor blog video of the week don’t forget to have a little get-together with neighbors if it’s possible in your area!!

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 invite your neighbor to something you are already doing! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

We hope you are doing super well friend. Our week in San Francisco was great with many connections with people. All of us need that connection and relationships. That is actually an area where each one of us can be the answer for. Connect this week intentionally with 3 of your neighbors and also with the theme of the week, don’t forget to invite them to something you are already doing like going to the public pool!

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!!

Its summertime so the tip for this month is to go outside and Connect with neighbors while doing sports or gardening to name just 2 things! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

This part of the year is such a wonderful time in San Francisco. The sun is out but it is not too hot but just right. We love it! Cause of the weather we were able to take Caleb outside on a few walks which he really enjoyed and through that more neighbors could see him. Its amazing seeing how much joy he brings to everyone that sees him.

We also finished up the work to be able to launch the Love Your Neighbor online community before we had the workshop last Friday. We are excited to see how it will help people to connect and exchange ideas with each other and encourage each other to love their neighbor together! If you are interested to join send us an email and we will email you a link to sign up! We have a weekly tip on how and also have a zoom call to connect on that topic for everyone who is interested. The love your neighbor workshop was also wonderful. We had 27 people that joined and felt encouraged. Thank you God. What a great week.

And in the theme of loving your neighbor, don’t forget this month to go outside and connect with a neighbor while gardening, doing sports, or other things!

God bless you

Markus and Jen