three shared opportunities

love cary
generously.

mission becomes tangible when we move toward people together with presence, service, and hospitality.

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week 02
9/21

missional opportunity

vbs

show up

serve children and families with joy, attention, and the generous welcome of Jesus.

01 · plan the opportunity

identify how your group will participate, who will serve, and what needs to happen before vbs.

02 · watch + discuss

watch “neighbors” by tim keller.

discuss: how does Jesus expand our understanding of who our neighbor is—and what would practical neighbor-love look like at vbs?

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03 · pray for everyday mission

ask God to help you notice people, welcome interruptions, and recognize opportunities where you already live, work, and spend time.

04 · pray for vbs

pray for the people you will meet, everyone serving, meaningful conversations, and the love of Jesus to be made visible.

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week 06
10/19

missional opportunity

trunk or treat

welcome

create a warm, joyful space where our neighbors are seen, known, and included.

01 · plan the opportunity

choose how your group will serve, prepare, welcome families, and follow through together.

02 · watch + discuss

watch “serving the city” by tim keller.

discuss: what would it look like for our group to serve cary with no need for recognition or return?

watch this week’s video →
03 · pray for everyday mission

ask God to help you notice people, welcome interruptions, and recognize opportunities where you already live, work, and spend time.

04 · pray for trunk or treat

pray for the people you will meet, everyone serving, meaningful conversations, and the love of Jesus to be made visible.

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week 10
11/16

missional opportunity

friendsgiving

make room

practice hospitality by sharing the table and inviting people into genuine community.

01 · plan the opportunity

decide whom you will invite, what each person will bring, and how you will create space for meaningful connection.

02 · watch + discuss

watch “spiritual friendship” by tim keller.

discuss: how can our table become a place where acquaintances begin to experience honest, gospel-shaped friendship?

watch this week’s video →
03 · pray for everyday mission

ask God to help you notice people, welcome interruptions, and recognize opportunities where you already live, work, and spend time.

04 · pray for friendsgiving

pray for the people you will meet, everyone serving, meaningful conversations, and the love of Jesus to be made visible.

the posture

people are not
projects.

we serve because Jesus first moved toward us. pay attention, learn names, listen well, and trust God with the fruit.