Here are some new and old ideas to help your church demonstrate God’s love to others:

• Take a fall camping trip and carve pumpkins, inviting other campers to see them.
• Build wheelchair ramps for those needing mobility help.
• Package health care kits for the homeless.
• Crochet baby blankets for a pregnancy center.
• Volunteer at a food distribution center.
• Provide “Blessing Bags” with food items that don’t require cooking for homeless persons.
• Volunteer at a rescue mission to lead Bible studies or serve hot meals.
• Provide birthday parties for residents in a care facility.
• Knit hats for preemies and donate them to a local hospital.
• Host a regular meal for your local high school football team during the season.
• Serve Thanksgiving dinner at a rescue mission or on Skid Row.
• Get training and participate in Disaster Relief.
• Assemble food baskets for the needy in your community.
• Distribute cookies to community personnel (fire, police, etc.)
• Donate funds for water purification units for missionaries (contact WMU at www.wmu.com/PureWaterPureLove)
• Teach English as a second language after being certified.
• Read stories to elementary children.
• Lead worship and a Bible study at the county jail.