Skimming Stones

Small Splash Big Ripples

Re-energising the community, a small splash can create a big ripple. Have influence in your community.

Thank the Lord for the things for which you are grateful. While praying, include your family, friends, and community.
Say hello to a newbie at church or greet them with a smile.
Contact someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time.
Help someone in need.
Prepare or bake meals for an elderly friend or neighbour.
Discuss the Bible and share scripture.
ARK – do an Act of Random Kindness.
Give someone a little of your spare time to help them.
Write a favourable review for a business whose services you have used.
Write a letter of encouragement to a neighbour or member of your church.
Start a small cleaning crew or collect rubbish in the park or your neighbourhood.
Assemble and donate food or essentials to a local food bank or church.
Contribute £10 to support family counselling and therapy programs.
To inspire someone or a homegroup, share your story of overcoming adversity.
Motivate someone to learn something new.
Spend time with your friends and family without any interruptions.
Prepare a small care package for someone who could use a boost.
Donate clothing you no longer need and give to a homeless organisation.
Call or visit someone who might be feeling lonely.
To increase awareness, share Christian Life Today on social media.
Give three suggestions for strengthening faith in your community and see if they can be implemented.
Give someone who inspires you a gift or an anonymous letter.
Set aside time to pray for struggling families.
Compose a supportive letter for every friend or relative.
Invite someone to walk or run with you
Paying for the next person’s meal or drink in a café might encourage compassion.
Make little notes of support and hand them out in public areas, (Please use discretion as could be mistaken for littering.)
Make a commitment to one sustained act of kindness, like church outreach, consistent donations, or volunteer work.
Pay a visit to a patient at a hospital or a care home.
Give a compliment
Leave a note of encouragement in a library book
Run an errand for someone
Have an online video call with someone

Please always consider your safety and any laws or regulations you need to meet before implementing any of these ideas.

Romans 15:13

1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Jeremiah 29:11

Hebrews 10:24

1 Thessalonians 5:11: