Over the last several months God has been working in my heart to serve Him where He has placed me. Right now, He has me ministering in Harrisburg on the block where my girlfriend lives. We are still trying to figure out exactly what it looks like, but for now it's being genuinely interested in what is going on in her neighbors lives.
In addition, a group of us who went to New Orleans this summer will be tangibly helping clean up the street. We will be picking up trash and handing out water to those with whom we come in contact. We also are planning on inviting the neighbors over to my girlfriend's house to have a hamburgers and hot dogs. The purpose of this is to develop relationship with the residents of this street and to have a relationship with them before sharing Christ. I think that there is a place for going door to door to share Christ, but I know that it is more effective to minster relationally. I'm obviously biased since my gifts are in developing relationships.
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When you build relationships with people, they get a chance to trust you and actually see God's love through you, without getting anything shoved down their throats. We're learning a lot about relational ministry here at the fellowship I'm a part of.
Good to hear you're doing well! :)
-Keely
Actions speak louder than words. When people see that you are there and that you truly care about them and not just putting another notch in your belt they are more open to at least listening when the time is right. I caution you, don't let them take advantage of your kindness. Don't be doormats! Zach and I found ourselves in that kind of situation, we thought she was a good friend but she only cared about what she could take from us and only listened and spoke of church to stay on our "good side."
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