Branching Out: The Official Blog by Renew International

Small Community Ideas that Work: Postcards for fun, friendship, and the future…

Written by Anne Scanlan | Jul 24, 2014 11:00:41 AM

Many small groups meet in the spring and fall for six weeks, and for many reasons there is no opportunity to gather or even talk to or see each other between seasons.
 
With many people on vacation, at home or away from home, a colorful postcard with an “I’m thinking of you” expression, can be a most welcome—and needed—blessing for the recipient.
 
Follow this greeting with a word or two about yourself…

“enjoying the grandchildren;”
or “taking a cruise;”
or “having a stay-cation…just what I needed.”

 
Close with: “I trust you know God’s love and how much I care for you.” “How are you?”
 
Blessings,
Your name
 
In just a few minutes, you can create an unexpected blessing for someone with whom you have shared your faith, and you yourself likely will feel blessed by touching another’s life in this way.
 
It’s a great way to prepare the soil of souls for a new season of faith, friendship, and fun.
 
Anne Scanlan is a member of the RENEW International Pastoral Services Team and is an exceptional liturgist.