You did it

 Perhaps you have a prayer ministry at your church, or some other parish care group that sends cards to those in your church family. (If not, please consider it. It is a much appreciated ministry! My pastor-husband has often found my cards displayed on a shelf when visiting a shut-in) But did you also know it can be a wonderful outreach ministry to those in your neighborhood? There are so many faithful workers near to you that could certainly use an encouraging word.

Teachers. Drop off enough for every teacher at the school.

Nurses. Drop off at the nurses station at the hospital.

Or how about nursing homes. Assisted living.

Jails and prisons.

Pregnancy service centers.

Police stations. Fire stations.

There are many online sites (including mine!) that offer some short, simple suggestions of what to write

To lift up and encourage. Even strangers.

The other best part of this kind of ministry - you can just drop off a bundle of cards at a front office. No stamps needed!

This is a perfect ministry for those who think they have nothing to offer. You’re not too old or too feeble. It can be done anytime, anywhere. (But so much fun as a group!) No special skills are needed. Just taking the time to write a line or two in a blank notecard. Even if you feel you can only write two cards, added to someone’s else two, and another’s four, well together, I promise you the impact will be massive in changing the course of someone’s day, their very life. You, yes, you - can make an impact. Shine your Christ light! It couldn’t be easier! 

The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’ (Matthew 25:40 NASB)

My card shop link:

https://intermissionsforhope.blogspot.com/p/card-shop-2023.html