Encouragement Cards
Place postcard-size encouragement cards in each hymnal rack. The cards should have enough space to write a note of encouragement or affirmation to each other. The cards can then be placed in the church offering plate or mailed directly to the person.
BEST SUITED FOR: Any Size Congregation
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
 | Design an encouragement card, heading the writing space section with an appropriate Bible passage, such as "Therefore encourage each other with these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:18) or "Let us consider how we may encourage one another toward love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24). |
| Place the encouragement cards in a pocket on the pew or in the hymnal rack. |
| Persons need to be assigned to periodically check the supply of cards in the pockets. |
DO'S AND DON'TS
| DO......encourage congregational members to write a short note during the service and put the card in the offering plate. |
| DO......this as a way to affirm other congregational members, e.g. pastor, singers, Sunday School teacher, or to send a quick note to the ill/hospitalized. |
| DO......use this as a way to encourage other persons from your community who may or may not be involved in a church. |
| DON'T......forget to draw attention to this in the bulletin or from the pulpit. |
RESOURCES NEEDED: A person to design a card (see example below).
COST: Printing or copying costs for the cards
This idea has been used effectively by Florin Church of the Brethren, Mount Joy, Pa.; Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, Pa.; Park Street Brethren Church, Ashland, Ohio; Hammond Avenue Brethren Church, Waterloo, IA; and many others.
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