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their testimonies at area schools and on the radio as well as at meetings for the Rotary Club and Lions Club of Amarillo according to Execu- tive Director Jena Taylor. Faith City Mission has also led church services in the community. We have gone to churches and led their entire serv- icefrom worship to the sermon and ending with prayer where we have even seen many miraculous healings says Jena. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS W hile individual tapestry threads are unique to each mission there are some common dye lots community roles meals and groups. Its important to be intentional while you are not wanting anything specifically so that you know the best way to approach them when you need to and also so that you can better understand the community says Rich Schaus executive director of Gospel Rescue Mission in Muskogee Oklahoma. Belonging to and participating in community organizations is a natural venue for many in build- ing relationships and mission organizations are no exception. Community open meetings action groups coalitions networking organizations and service clubs are types of group settings mission leaders mentioned. On a more informal note attending and mingling at community-wide events whether in an official function or not gives mission staff a chance to engage with people across the community a chance to live life together and be part of the mission neighborhood. In addition to participating in groups organized by others missions put together groups for a variety of purposes. Tacoma Rescue Mission in Washing- ton utilizes events to engage specific community leaders including having small group gatherings to facilitate conversations around particular topics. Even as group gatherings disperse conversation continues in one-on-one meetings and at meal tables. At times conversation might center around just getting to know one another. We invite them to serve with us and come experience what we do says Rachelle Starr founder and executive director of Scarlet Hope in Kentucky. We tell stories about our ministry. At Faith City Mission in Texas regu- lar outreach and shared meals with local officials are an important part of ongoing relationship- building efforts. Other times conversation may be about joint venture possibilities. At Dallas LIFE we take our city council representatives out to lunch to discuss ways in which we want to work together to enrich our district notes Bob. Relationship-building also happens through active participation in community roles. Serving as a board member being a committee member and spearheading volunteer projects are specific roles WWW.AGRM.ORGMAYJUNE 2016 45 Relationship- building also happens through active participation in community roles. Service Project Springboard Here are a handful of ideas to get you started Leading a city cleanup day. Participating in Adopt A Highway programs. Painting a local football stadium. Manicuring a county-owned cemetery. Stuffing bags for Snack Pak 4 Kids. Volunteering at city events. Volunteering at other nonprofits. Providing oil changes for single parents. Operating a bike repair clinic. Providing free window washing for local businesses. Mowing lawns and shoveling snow in business districts.