Be Prayerful
Invite the Holy Spirit to join you today
Examples:
- Go on a prayer walk in your neighborhood
- Pray with family, roommates, friends
- Write a list of prayers of neighbors you know & pray for them. Pray for the neighbors you do not know the names of. Ask the Holy Spirit for connection.
- Add the neighbors you serve to your prayer list.
Be Generous
Bless with a gift or service
Examples:
- Donate non-perishable food to local Starkville pantries
- Distribute food sacks to people who are food insecure at Bridgeway Church (3rd Sunday at 3pm)
- Fast from one or more meals & give the money to someone in need
- Invite an unchurched friend to brunch
- Mow the lown of a neighbor who is homebound
- Bake and deliver muffins to a single parent
- Host a family in your neighborhood for a meal
Be Curious
Ask genuine questions-be curious about their story
Question Examples:
- What has shaped you the most growing up?
- What’s something important from your past?
- What was your family like?
- What are you passionate about right now?
- What’s been challenging for you lately?
- Who has influenced your life the most?
- What does a good day look like for you?
- What are you working toward these days?
- What are you hoping for in the future?
- What brings you the most joy right now?
Be Honest
Find common ground and share your story
Story Prompts:
- Share a little about your childhood.
- Talk about where you grew up.
- Describe what your life looks like right now.
- Explain something you’re excited about lately.
- Share a fun memory you love.
- Talk about a challenge that shaped you.
- Describe someone who’s impacted your life.
- Share something you’ve learned recently.
- Talk about what you enjoy doing for fun.
- Share something you’re looking forward to.
Share God's Story
Share hope of how God has worked & is working in your life
Share:
- Scripture that encourages you
- Prayer that helps you surrender
- Answered prayer
- Where you find hope
- Where you see God's beauty
