It is an act of unselfishness that benefits the other party. There are three ways that we can reach and each is equally important. Reaching Out Reaching out is most obviously typified by evangelism. This is the Church fulfilling the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ to His disciples before He ascended to Heaven. We are to reach out to those in the world that do not yet know Jesus and give them the good news of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
Evangelism is something that every member of a congregation can do.
We all meet people who do not know Jesus Christ and who need salvation. We can all invite some of these to join us for a worship service or to attend a bible study. Reaching In Reaching in is extending a hand to your fellow saints. None of us are magically rid of troubles when we come into the Church, so periodically, it is good to encourage the saints around you. A kind word, a smile, a hug, take them out for breakfast, get together for a devotional before work.