Local Outreach

Hey Difference Makers!

At Beltway Park, we believe every person matters to God. That's true for people who live on the other side of the world and it's true for people who live on the other side of the street. We want to LOVE and BLESS them all!! That's why we have serve opportunities and practical ways we can continue to meet the needs of those that God puts in front of us.

BLESS

We desire to love the Big Country well. BLESS is a tool to encourage us to love and serve people in our lives, so that they may have the opportunity to come to a saving relationship with Jesus.

BLESS comes from Genesis 12:2-3. This is the place where God calls and blesses Abram. God says, "I will bless you and make your name great so that you will be a blessing."

We encourage you to be intentional about reaching your neighbors and co-workers with these five practical steps. By doing one step each day we can see our whole city and the Big Country come to know Jesus.

B - BEGIN WITH PRAYER

Colossians 4:2-4

Prayer is a vital part of the mission of God and reveals His direction in our lives. Once the Lord has revealed the people He is calling you to, begin praying for and blessing them. As you continue to build relationship with these people and places, regularly ask them how you can be praying for them and take the time to pray with them.

Action Step: Create a list of people that the Lord is calling you to pray over and BLESS. Pray the following:

That God stirs a desire in them to know Him.
That the Lord opens their eyes to His work and His desire to know them.
How can I reach out and be a blessing to them?

L - LISTEN

James 1:19-20

Listening helps us get to know people. Listening helps us understand what people are dealing with, what they are working through, and what excites them. We can listen to their fears, worries, and concerns. We can ask what their passions are. We can find out where and how they want to grow. Don't talk, but listen to people, their struggles, and their pains in the places God sends you.

Action Step: Take time to listen to the people God puts in front of you.

How can you pray for them?
Is the Lord revealing something specific they may need?

E - EAT

Acts 2:46

We all LOVE to eat! And we typically eat twenty-one times a week. Just include people in this. There is something about eating together that moves any relationship past acquaintances and toward friendship. When, if possible, invite these people that you are trying to bless into your home. The home setting creates a shared place of comfort and vulnerability. It welcomes people to share their lives and builds genuine friendship. You can also have a meal with people at a restaurant or have a cup of coffee.

Action Step: Make a plan to invite someone to coffee, to lunch, or to your home for dinner. It might even be fun to cook the meal together!

S - SERVE

1 Peter 4:10-11

As you're listening to people share about their lives, look for ways you can serve them. People will tell you how they need to be served. Listen and be willing to step into the places that they are ready to welcome you. Frequently these will be simple and seemingly mundane tasks, however, these tasks often bless people far beyond what we can imagine. Service is about the person that is being served and not the service that is being done.

Action Step: Ask the Lord how to serve someone.

Be willing to mow their lawn or rake their leaves.
Bake a dessert to share with them.
Go to the store or run an errand for them.
Most importantly, listen for the places they are asking for help and look for places where they may be willing to allow you to serve.

S - SHARE

2 Timothy 1:8-9

When the time is right, share your story, the story of how Jesus changed your life. Sometimes they will even ask about your story. Your account of finding Jesus is compelling. Don’t be afraid if they ask you something you don’t know. It is ok to say, "I am not sure, but I will try to find out."

Action Step: Share your story with someone today.

What was your life like before you met Jesus?
What does it look like now?
What difference has knowing Jesus made in your life? (marriage healed, acceptance and unconditional love, peace from anxiety, etc.)

We Love Our City: Serve Week

"We Love Our City" is not an event at Beltway. It is a culture. A heartbeat. We want to be a people who show love to our city in the most tangible ways.

Start by Asking:

Who in your neighborhood has a need?
What business or organization within your sphere of influence could you bless?
What project type best suits your group's ages and abilities? (prayer, worship, teaching, physical labor, etc.)

Instructions:

Gather as a group and find a way to BLESS the people around you!
Take the opportunity to invite those you're seeking to BLESS to our Easter services.
- Easter invites will be given to each group leader.
Share a photo and/or video of you, your family or life group as you love and bless others.
- Tag @beltwaypark on social media using #WeLoveAbilene and @blessABI so we can celebrate with you.

Outreach Opportunities

Host a neighborhood cookout
Help a neighbor in need, offer to mow lawn/trim trees; house repairs; clean out gutters, fireplace and/or garage
Purchase a meal for your local fire department/police station
New neighbors? Introduce yourself & drop off a Welcome to the Neighborhood Bag (available at each campus)
Bless a couple with a date night & offer to babysit their children
Host a free garage sale
Host a free lemonade/tea stand
Help a neighbor move
Paint house numbers on curbs

Give blood to Hendrick Regional Blood Center
Return shopping carts for people at your local grocery store
Write encouraging notes to nurses, first responders or teachers thanking them for their hard work in this season
Dry cars at self serve car washes
Clean up a local bus stop
Hand out gatorade and towels at your local gym
Set up a prayer area outside of a local hospital and pray for families in need
Offer gifts & encouragement at the hospital entrances during shift change

Host a car wash
Take breakfast to your local soccer/baseball field
Pick up groceries for families in need
Pray that the Lord highlights people to you and your group at the mall/park and pray with them
Assemble care packs for nursing homes and help deliver them
Pay for someone's meal, gas or groceries behind you in line, and invite them to Easter services
Pass out water bottles at a local park
Adopt a nurse's family; Feed them, serve them
Pack sack lunches and give them out to those in need
Pay for a family's laundry at laundromats while getting to know each individual
Adopt a school or classroom; help provide items that are needed
Put together care bags for a ministry here in town
Pass out free stamps at the local post office

Local Partner Spotlight

Local Partners

Through the generosity of our people, we support 20 local partners in Abilene and the Big Country. When you give to Beltway Park Church, you are part of this local, kingdom impact! You can see a list of these partners below and click on several names to find out more.