sharing ideas to stir compassion and action

If your church is eager to “do good” then can I encourage your church to build a relationship with your local council.
Most employ a community worker – who cares for the socially isolated, elderly, disabled, migrants and those who are generally in need. These workers are paid to know the needs of the community and so by catching up with them every now and then you will begin to see the ways your church can assist and support those non-Christians already doing good in your area. Get along side them so you and your Church can be proactive and responsive to the needs of our local community also.
How do you make contact?
Give them a call, ask to speak with a community worker:

1.    Hi my name is _______ I’m from the local church ________.
2.    I was just ringing to introduce myself and love to know about all the different things you are doing to care for the community?
3.    Are there ways our Church could be assistance?
4.    Are there gaps in the services you offer, that?

Think about the things your church community can offer… meeting rooms? people power? Maybe you will discover they need a seniors group, lawyers for legal aid, a JP – What are the resources your church has to offer your community?