House Protocol

Open your life to others. Letting people know us at our point of need can be hard because we fear rejection if they find out about the “real” us. Also letting people see your strengths will help your fellow neighbour. Take initiative. It is the group leader’s responsibility to guide the group but the leader needs your ideas and help. Everyone does chores. Come ready to serve, help with the food, clean up or making phone calls. Be a listener. One of the most effective ways to love someone is to listen to them. They are not looking for opinions as much as someone to listen and care. Respect each others opinions. Remember whose house it is. Be courteous by coming on time and leaving on time. Remember they have spent time preparing their house foryou. Don’ t leave all the food preparation and clean up for the hosts to do. Volunteer to bring a food item. Resolve all conflicts. Every family has conflicts. The issue is how do we handle the conflicts? Withdrawal isn’t an option. Nor is gossip or backbiting. The only way out is to calmly approach those who offend you, ask good questions to establish their actions and motives, and give or receive forgiveness as the situation demands. If you get stuck, get someone else to help you through. Bring your smile. Come ready to lift someone up. Remember brithdays and anniversaries. Participate in the discussion time. There are no stupid questions and everyone can learn something from someone else. Bring your friends, fellow workers and family!