Is your church looking for a creative approach to reaching out to your neighbors?
A community-wide block party is an excellent way to serve by offering a fun, safe environment for individuals and families to connect with each other and with the church. If you're part of a local church in San Diego County and are interested in learning more about how to plan and host a block party, we'd love to help.
One specific resource we can offer is the MET (Mobile Event Trailer). Put together by Vision SD and the San Diego Southern Baptist Association, a MET can offer your church some materials that will help you plan your event. Each MET includes:
For more infomation or to reserve the MET for your event, contact the San Diego Southern Baptist Association at 619.275.2550.
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More About Block Parties
A block party can be a great event to help a church reach out. To make yours an effective way to get to know your community, preparation is key. Four important areasa to remember:
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Prayer
- Direct Publicity
- Community Involvement
- Planning the Actual Event
For more information on how to plan and prepare for your block party, we recommend www.churchblockparty.com. Also, take a look at this great manual in English or in Spanish.
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