Comments on: Who is my Neighbor? http://drjeffadams.com/2010/07/19/who-is-my-neighbor/ Hi! This is my chance to chat with you about anything that pops into my mind. That means it is usually unedited and unpolished, just like conversations with friends ought to be. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and let's talk! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeff Adams http://drjeffadams.com/2010/07/19/who-is-my-neighbor/#comment-2968 Jeff Adams Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:31:44 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2876#comment-2968 Way to go, Lee! Great idea. Actually, we have had days when we encourage people to wear something representative of their native culture and they are always a blessing. We've also done some things with food. I'm sure we will do as you suggest in the future as well. Thanks! Way to go, Lee! Great idea. Actually, we have had days when we encourage people to wear something representative of their native culture and they are always a blessing. We’ve also done some things with food. I’m sure we will do as you suggest in the future as well. Thanks!

]]> By: Lee http://drjeffadams.com/2010/07/19/who-is-my-neighbor/#comment-2967 Lee Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:12:21 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2876#comment-2967 I decided to take up your challenge to find out how many languages are spoken in the school district in which we live. I sent an e-mail to the public relations rep of the Independence School District and to date, I've not had a response, but I'm hopeful. Researched the demographics for Independence and at a mininum, I'd say there were 18 different languages, represented by the various people groups. Talk about a mission field in our own back yard! You've mentioned inviting people over for a meal and that gave me an idea. There are about 30 flags in the main auditorium, representing the countires of origin at KCBT. What if KCBT had a Diversity Day? It would be fun to have folks bring traditional dish/meal, kinda like a potluck from 30 countries all in one place! Traditional dress could be worn. Such an undertaking would take a fair amount of prayer & planning, but it would be worth it. I decided to take up your challenge to find out how many languages are spoken in the school district in which we live. I sent an e-mail to the public relations rep of the Independence School District and to date, I’ve not had a response, but I’m hopeful. Researched the demographics for Independence and at a mininum, I’d say there were 18 different languages, represented by the various people groups. Talk about a mission field in our own back yard!

You’ve mentioned inviting people over for a meal and that gave me an idea. There are about 30 flags in the main auditorium, representing the countires of origin at KCBT. What if KCBT had a Diversity Day? It would be fun to have folks bring traditional dish/meal, kinda like a potluck from 30 countries all in one place! Traditional dress could be worn. Such an undertaking would take a fair amount of prayer & planning, but it would be worth it.

]]> By: Stetson http://drjeffadams.com/2010/07/19/who-is-my-neighbor/#comment-2966 Stetson Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:29:31 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2876#comment-2966 Another suggestion might be to visit a different ethnic group’s church service for a day. There are many communities that have all-Korean, Chinese, etc. churches. We recently had the privilege of attending an all Hispanic Baptist church in southern California and really enjoyed the fellowship. I also liked your comment about not extending an invitation to your home as merely a “hook” to present the gospel. Although I am all for various methods of evangelism (door-to-door, public ministry, etc.), I believe “invitations” such as these with false pretenses do more harm than good and can be a great hindrance to someone receiving the truth of the gospel. Another suggestion might be to visit a different ethnic group’s church service for a day. There are many communities that have all-Korean, Chinese, etc. churches. We recently had the privilege of attending an all Hispanic Baptist church in southern California and really enjoyed the fellowship.

I also liked your comment about not extending an invitation to your home as merely a “hook” to present the gospel. Although I am all for various methods of evangelism (door-to-door, public ministry, etc.), I believe “invitations” such as these with false pretenses do more harm than good and can be a great hindrance to someone receiving the truth of the gospel.

]]> By: Rafael Canada http://drjeffadams.com/2010/07/19/who-is-my-neighbor/#comment-2965 Rafael Canada Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:40:43 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2876#comment-2965 Very good word Jeff, thank you for standing up for the nations that God is bringing to our country. I agree whole heartedly! Very good word Jeff, thank you for standing up for the nations that God is bringing to our country. I agree whole heartedly!

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