Be That House This Fall!

As we move into the Fall holiday season, we’ve extended the “Be That House” challenge to the Calvary Family with the hopes that each of us could find a way to share love and engage with those specifically in our local neighborhoods. It’s our hope that the homes represented by those in the Calvary Family would be stand-outs in their neighborhood this Fall – whether through extravagant décor, hospitality, or simply by going the extra mile to be warm and welcoming to your neighbors throughout the autumn season. From now until Thanksgiving, each of us are challenged to be a light representing Christ to those in our neighborhoods.  

Below are a few different ways that you can “Be That House” in your neighborhood this fall!

SHARE YOUR STORY

Have you participated in Be That House this year? We’d love to hear how it went! Send a message to our Community Life Director Bobbie Lee Barr using our Contact page, or share your story in our Calvary Community Facebook Group!

Individual/Family Packages

grateful for you

Send a pie or special treat to a neighbor or co-worker and include a note or card that shares all of the reasons why you’re grateful for them.

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gratitude pumpkin

This idea requires only a pumpkin, a sharpie, and a heart full of gratitude. Each day, ask your family, friends, or neighbors what they are thankful for and then write it down on the pumpkin. By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, you will have a pumpkin full of happiness.

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Blessing Bags

As we enter colder months, you and/or your family can put together bags to bless the homeless. You can include items such as fruit cups, granola bars, toiletries, etc. We also have cards about the Blessing Box that are available.

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Group Packages

Get together with your Life Group, ABF, or a group of friends to be the house that blesses and serves your neighborhood this fall!

Rake n’ Run

Grab some lawn bags and rakes a find some neighbors in need of a blessing. This is a great way to reach out to elderly neighbors, busy families, or that family with way too many trees in their yard!

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Host a Fire

Invite your neighbors over for a campfire in your driveway or backyard. We have plenty of firewood that you can pick up at the church or we can drop off on your porch.

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Blessing Party

Get a few people together and write notes of gratitude to put in the mail or hand deliver!

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Neighborhood Packages

Want to think big? Why not organize something for the entire neighborhood to participate in? Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of things and places around your neighborhood and challenge your neighbors to find them all and snap a photo at each stop. You can invite neighbors to hide surprises in their yards or use things that are always there! Here are two lists that you can print off and use!

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FALL Charades

Organize a neighborhood game of Fall Charades. Here’s a printable list of ideas to get you started!

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