Along with vacations, pool time, visits to relatives, and lots of “down time,” consider adding some ways to reach out to others and share Christ’s love in meaningful ways. Try one or more of these Family Missions Ideas:
Gather some of the items listed in the Church Chimes that are needed at United Christian Ministries and deliver them to UCM.
Support the local animal shelter. Visit and find out what they need, then gather supplies to assist them.
Pray as a family for the missionaries featured each week in the Church Chimes.
Look at the Prayer List each week and make cards to send to people on the list.
Honor first responders by making cards and taking some snacks to the fire or police station. Pray for first responders.
Have a yard sale for missions. Decide where the money will go. Invite other families to sort through old toys, clothes, and household items to sell.
Think of a family needing help right now. Pack a box with groceries from your pantry. Write a note to let them know they are on God’s mind. Shhhh.....don’t sign your name. Secretly deliver the groceries.
Leave a package of peanut butter crackers, bag of cookies, or other prepackaged food item with a thank you note for your mail carrier. Include Psalm 139:14.
Go for a walk or bike ride with your family. Pray for families as you pass each home.
Pick up trash or help clean an area in your community.
LIVE A MISSIONAL LIFESTYLE AS A FAMILY!