The second is this: “‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Jesus told us the greatest two commandments were to love God and love our neighbors. But our world today looks very different than the world Jesus lived in — we have cars and cell phones and social media and commitments and so many distractions.
And while it may be easier than ever to hole up in our homes and keep to ourselves, it’s also easier than ever to connect with the people around you. You just have to know where to start.
And Spring is a great time to start — there are so many opportunities to connect, and to make sure the people where you live, work, and play are known and loved.
HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
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Fun Spring Activity Ideas
Make a goal this spring to try even one of these ideas where you live, work, or play. Whether you invite one person or ten people to join you, you will be sure to make an impact.
Plan a neighborhood Easter Egg hunt
People love to join in on some Easter fun. Invite some neighbors to your backyard or a nearby park or field to hunt eggs. All you need are the eggs!
Give Easter lilies to a neighbor as a gift
Share how Easter lilies symbolize the resurrection of Christ. A seemingly lifeless bulb buried underground bursts forth into beautiful, white flowers, just like Jesus’ incredible emergence from the tomb after his death.
Bring a special card or gift to a woman that you know on Mother's Day
Any woman would feel special to be recognized on Mother’s Day, especially a woman who may not otherwise be celebrated by someone.
Host a flower arranging party for women
Who doesn’t want to learn how to arrange a beautiful bouquet of flowers? All you need are some flowers and a few YouTube how-to videos, and you have a fun afternoon with friends!
Adopt a Senior
Graduating from high school and moving on to the next phase of life is a pivotal time in someone’s life. Consider praying for a senior and encouraging them to find a Christian community as they transition into their next phase of life.
meaningful conversation starters
Pray each day for opportunities for meaningful conversations with people God puts your life. Then, keep questions like these in your back pocket to get the conversation going.
- What would your dream job be?
- Do you have any siblings?
- If you could travel anywhere for Spring Break, where would you go?
- What do you think of when you think of Easter?
- How do you plan to stay in community when you go to school?
downloadable tools
We want to make it as easy as possible to share God’s love with the people He has put in your life, so we’ve created a few items you can download and print off at home or keep handy on your phone to access when you need them.
Mother's Day Coupons
Kids can decorate these coupons and use them to show a mom in their life how special they are.
Egg-Sized Easter Invites
Stuff one of these egg-sized cards in an Easter egg with a piece of candy for a fun way to invite a neighbor to church on Easter Sunday!
Graduation Prayer Card
Print this prayer card to include with your gift or card for a graduate to encourage them to continue pursuing the Lord. It fits perfectly inside a greeting card!
External Resources
If you want even more ideas, resources, and tools for caring for your neighbors, explore some of these articles and video studies!
RightNow Media
Christ Fellowship offers all our attenders free access to RightNow Media. It’s full of great video studies and resources. Just sign up on our website to receive your login and access their full library!
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This article explains why continuing to be in community with other Christians is so important when you head to college.
How to Use Easter Traditions to Connect With Your Neighbors
This article provides helpful explanations for Christian Easter traditions that can be used to help you share your faith with your neighbors.
Check Out Our Upcoming Events
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