Ways to Minister this July
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Looking for a few simple ways to reach out this month? We've gathered some July-themed ministering text prompts and acts of kindness to help you connect in natural, meaningful ways. Pick one or two (or a whole Bingo’s worth) that fit your sisters, your schedule, and your style. A small gesture or thoughtful message can brighten someone's entire week.
Don’t Keep It to Yourself, Share It
Simple Texts to Send
Send a super simple text right now. Staying connected helps your ministering sisters know they have someone to turn to when they need it. Here’s some prompts to get you started:
What has been the highlight of your summer so far?
Be honest. Are you thriving, surviving, or hiding from your children this week? 😆
What's one thing you're looking forward to in July?
Quick poll: popsicles, ice cream, or watermelon?
What book, show, or podcast have you been enjoying this summer?
What's one thing on your summer bucket list and how can I help you cross it off?
Want to meet at a park and let the kids run wild while we visit?
Walk and talk this week?
I’m bringing my lawn chair over. Let’s sit and chat and watch the sun set/drink lemonade/while the kids play.
Ice cream sometime this week?
If your summer had a theme song, what would it be? This is mine.
Which summer job would you rather have: lifeguard, camp counselor, or ice cream truck driver?
What's the funniest thing that's happened at your house lately?
Acts of Kindness
Don’t stop with texting though. Visit, plan some acts of kindness, and become their true friend. Here’s some fun ideas for July.
Independence Day Ideas
Leave a small flag on a doorstep with a note: "Grateful for good neighbors like you."
Deliver a red, white, and blue treat bag.
Save a spot for them to watch the fireworks.
Write a note thanking a veteran or active military member.
Acts of Kindness Fit for July
Drop off a cold bottle of water on a porch with a cheerful note and/or fun flavor mix-ins
Deliver homemade popsicles or frozen treats.
Bring by a bowl of chilled berries or grapes.
Offer to get their pick up order from the grocery store so they can stay out of the heat.
Share extra produce from your garden.
Leave a sunflower with a note: "Thinking of you."
Deliver a packet of flower seeds, small herb plant, or flowers to pot.
Offer to weed one flower bed or garden row.
Water their plants, bring in the mail, take out the trash cans while they are out of town. Leave a welcome home treat.
Text someone who is staying in town all summer and go explore a new part of town together.
Leave a card that says, “Thank you for helping others along the trail” with some trail mix.
Drop off homemade bread with some home churned butter or jam.
Mail a sweet note of encouragement and slip in our pioneer sticker as an extra surprise.
Leave bubbles for a family with young children.
Bring supplies for a backyard game night and enjoy some impromptu fun (Check your local library- ours lets you check out backyard games).
Mow their lawn.
Help them organize a garage, shed, or storage area.
Leave a sticky note on a door with a compliment.
Send a photo of a sunset and tell someone you thought of them.
Deliver a giant cookie and challenge them to share it with someone sweet.
Leave a bucket of water balloons with a note saying, "Hope you have a splash-tastic week!"
Drop off a summer reading recommendation.
Go to the library and pick out books for each other.
Need a little extra reminder to minister? Life is busy, print out a Bingo board to help remind you to reach out and keep ministering. Use our prefilled board or make your own with our blank template.
P.S. These are also great to use during ministering interviews- gives people some inspiration to get unstuck and start reaching out.
