Many of those you'll touch are used to being helped and will be quick to interpret your acts of kindness as tacit guarantees of future help. To ward this off, talk through in advance what you will and won't be bringing that day to the neighborhood. When the apostle Matthew began to follow Christ, he was so enthusiastic he threw a big party, invited all his friends, and celebrated. We throw big parties in needy urban neighborhoods in the spirit of what Matthew did originally. We fire up several barbecue grills and put on hot dogs and burgers.
Small groups provide drinks, condiments, and desserts.
Kids games are provided with an abundance of prizes. Local athletes make a showing. A good time is had by all. After a few hours, more prayers, conversations, laughs, and hugs have happened than anyone can count. The neighborhood has been touched.