A small gift can be a great way to begin a relationship with a neighbor. After all, we all like getting something. This gift can be loaded too! Not only will you give them a nice little “Getting-to-know-you gift,” you will be giving the gift of your life in Christ.
Put together a small gift of candy or goodies You can give the gift bags anytime up to Halloween night or take them out with you when you do the "Meet for a Treat."
Instructions
1. Put together a small gift of candy, goodies, or a candle in a fall themed bag or plastic pumpkin. Try to avoid the more Halloween type decorations of witches and ghosts.
2. Include a tract and invite card in the gift.
3. Write a short personal note inviting them to come to church with you.
4. Deliver the gift to your neighbors anytime leading up to Halloween or take them out on Halloween night.
The Bottom Line
Small gifts can open the door to relationships, and relationships can open the door to the Gospel.
Other Tips
-Use the gifts when you do the “Meet-for-Treats activity. They will be very useful in opening a conversation.
-Make the gift as fun or fancy as you like. They don’t have to be super expensive to be effective.
Help I’m a Parent
Use the “Woman at the Well” Parent Help Page for this activity.