We get to know people a little better and feel a little safer with them. When I list service as a separate category here, I am emphasizing physical service, not the service of teaching. The early church gave physical help, sharing their possessions with the needy, collecting offerings for the hungry. Those who isolate themselves fall short in this aspect of Christianity. The Christian community also serves the world around us.
Physical service can be a seen as a form of evangelism.
But some service should be done with no attempt to get something in return. We serve simply because God has given us resources and has opened our eyes to see a need. Evangelism Evangelism needs a personal face. We need to be eager to share the faith. We need an enthusiasm that communicates something about Christianity to our neighbors.