During this time of solitude, we have the opportunity to get creative about the ways we serve our neighbors. Here are a few ideas to get you started on a joy mission with your family!
Sidewalk chalk message of hope and joy on driveways
Bring trash cans up from street for others
Write notes and leave in mailboxes
Prayer walk the neighborhood
Leave a painted rock at neighbor’s mailbox with a special message on it
Leave toilet paper on someone’s doorstep
Leave fresh cut flowers from your yard on the doorstep of an elderly neighbor
Go Christmas caroling or other travel singing with family at end of people’s driveways
Decorate your house with some outdoor lights, just to spread some cheer in your neighborhood
Make cards with your kids for a local nursing home. They are not allowed any visitors and could use the smiles! Mail them.
Leave quarters at a laundromat
Start a book exchange in your neighborhood while the libraries are closed
Think of the senior adults in your church who may be alone or without family around. Either call them or direct a leader to do so. Give them a regular phone call and or drop them a note (older generations love this!).