Building Bridges of Friendship
	Think of the people who cross the paths of your life regularly. Which of them would benefit from a small group Bible discussion? Pray about the possibilities. If you find that your sphere of contacts is limited, consider some of the following suggestions: Make an effort to visit with neighbors while riding in the elevator (apartment building) or working in the yard Welcome new neighbors with a simple meal, muffins, or brownies with your name and telephone number Join a sports team or take a fitness class to enlarge your circle of acquaintances Coach a sport or teach a class for the Park District or Community Center Have a "Game Night" with refreshments (for newcomers, neighbors, or others) Volunteer at your child's school and build relationships there Teach someone how to read (ESL or literacy program) Volunteer at a Food Pantry, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Food Coop, Recycling Center, Community Pregnancy Center, Nursing Home, Prison, etc. Join a book discussion club Invite several friends or neighbors in to work on a hobby or an interest you share, such as compiling scrapbooks, woodworking, sharing recipes1 Remember: Even the most "Christlike" Christians on the planet will be totally ineffective unless they get near people who are living far from God. 2 1 Marilyn Kunz and Catherine Schell, How to Start a Neighborhood Bible Study (© 2000 by Marilyn Kunz and Catherine Schell), p. 35. 2 Bill Hybels, Just Walk Across the Room (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 2006), p. 82.
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