Part 2- Do you know your neighbour?

After writing the previous post, I thought of some more practical ways of getting to know our neighbours. These are from previous experiences I have encountered, both in Australia and overseas.
*Have a BBQ with them (consider cultural/religious considerations)
*Invite them over to your house for an occassion
*Give birthday cards to the kids ( if applicable )

Maybe you can think of some other ideas...

Do you know your neighours?

Recently while away on holidays, I stumbled across an article
that looked at 'neighbourliness being a dying art in Australia'.(The article is mainly looking at Queenslanders) Reading the rest of the article, it goes on to mention that 41% of Australians interacted more on social websites than with neighbours.' With technology advancing, it does not surprise me that more and more people use social networking sites to communicate more with people. Yes, it is great that technology is helping us connect with people, but I really wonder if there is also a downside. Lots of people live busy lives, however is not talking or getting to know our neighbours an excuse for our busyness?

Just saying hello or asking how your neighbours are could make their day especially if they are in need of encouragement.As a Christian, I can definitely show God's love by getting to know my neighbours personally.




Source:
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26518456-23272,00.html>