love

pray

invest

read

teach

give

build

look

seek

listen

help

lift

attend

ask

invite

visit

cook

become

sing

greet

encourage

hear

join

involve

nurture

support

send

accept

offer

shine

host

glorify

praise

honor

love

Making it personal ... for College Hills to succeed in making 2009 a year of compassion, outreach, and growth, it has to be more than a slogan.  It needs to come to life in daily decisions. 

Some ideas to help you set personal goals ...

Compassion... invest in a relationship

• Get to know someone in need.
• Develop a friendship with a non-Christian.
• Encourage a younger or older person.
• Invest in a friendship with a person of another race.
• Meet the people next door.
• Connect with a co-worker or classmate.
• Pray for a heart of compassion.
• Chat about life over a cup of coffee.
• Volunteer at a school or non-profit organization.

Outreach... invite someone to take a step toward Jesus

• Pray for loved ones who do not know Jesus.
• Offer to pray when someone is hurting.
• Invite a visitor to your Bible class.
• Bring a friend to LIFE group.
• Host a party for Christians and non-Christians.
• Ask "Do you have a church home?"
• Take a friend to a Christian concert, seminar, or service project.

Growth... involve yourself and others in faith-building situations.

• Be intentional about avoiding temptation and putting yourself in places where you are likely to grow.
• Memorize Psalm 116.
• Discover a new way to use a gift for God.
• Get involved in a new ministry.
• Deepen your faith by investing in prayer and study.
• Find a group to support your spiritual growth ... a LIFE group or a Bible Class.
• Develop better habits for worship (arrive early, sing more enthusiastically, take notes, pray beforehand).