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!!

The weather is getting warmer which makes it perfect for this month tip to have a BBQ! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Wow this last week in San Francisco felt like summer arrived early! We had such wonderful weather here and with that many people are back out again!  Which is wonderful because some people we only saw on screens for the last year! The screens are still a thing so since we still had meetings on them in the last week. We feel blessed to have them availible so we get to encourage and empower people in places far away just by walking over to the screen, Especially in the season we are in with having our newborn son and also coming out of the pandemic its such a blessing.

Jen got to celebrate Mothers day last sunday and that was just awesome!! We had a wonderful time as a family. We hope you got to celebrate too!! And a special shoutout to all the Moms out there Happy delayed mothers day to all of you!

I know some places with the covid situation it might not be possible yet to have a bbq, but if not you can still start to plan for it. For all the others, have lots of fun with your neighbors BBQ!

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!!

This month we will have a conversation! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

Don’t forget to have a conversation with your neighbor and ask open ended questions!

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!!

This month we start to pray for our neighbors! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi our friend

How are you?

We hope you had a wonderful week. Here in San Francisco things start to slowly open up again which is a blessing for many businesses in our neighborhood. Even so community still mostly happens through zoom. During the last week we had some wonderful times to connect with others even with neighbors that moved away quite a few years ago. Like i said before technology can be a blessing. Community doesnt have to stop it just has to look different. Join us in praying for this reeoping season and that people can connect with each other again in a safe way!

Alsodon’t forget to pray for your neighbors and add them to your Prayer list!

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!!

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

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!!

This month we start off by introducing ourselves! Watch the video with some tips on that!

Hi friend

How are you?

Jen and i are doing good! This week in San Francisco felt almost like spring came early. Usually it would rain and be cold this part of the year but instead it was warm and sunny. That automatically helps to have a good week! Some of the big things this week were finishing up a teaching and also helping in the planning for a after covid relaunch of our church here. Also please keep our and your neighborhood in your prayers in this season since many people are struggling with isolation and business owners with hardship. Pray for peace and wisdom for business owners and courage for the people who are isolated to reach out to others for connection and others around them to reach out to them.

Also make sure to follow our monthly tip on how to love your neighbor this month by introducing yourself to your neighbor!

God bless you

Markus and Jen