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My wife and I have found a
simple program that lets us reach out to our neighbors and helps feed the hungry at the same time. It's called Neighborhood Connections Thru Canning Hunger. It allows us to gradually build relationships with our neighbors by visiting them every two months to collect goods for people who are hungry. First, we prayer-walk the streets, asking that God will move our hearts to be broken for these neighbors. Then we leave a door hanger at each home saying that we are helping to feed hungry kids and their families in our area. It says that we will be stopping by on a certain date to collect non-perishable food items, and will deliver them immediately to a local food bank. We include our names and address, along with a list of needed items and a packet of information about the program and the needs of the hungry. On the specified date, we return to the house and knock on the door. We introduce ourselves and say we have come to collect the food. This gives us a chance to meet our neighbors face to face. After that, we go back every two months. When a neighbor has donated a third time, we say: "Thanks again. By the way, at our church we pray for families who receive this food, and we also pray for the families that give it. Is there anything we can pray about for you or your family?" After a year of working this program, we had a neighborhood Christmas party where the gospel was presented. We asked people if they would be interested in a neighborhood Bible study, and nearly everyone showed interest. It resulted in a men's Bible study that became evangelistic. We saw people come to Christ. My family and I have just moved into a new neighborhood. We have little doubt that God has moved us into this neighborhood to once again make connections that will help feed stomachs that are hungry for food—and fill hearts that are hungry for Jesus Christ.  Quote this article on your site | Views: 649 | Print | E-mail
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