This November at Parkview, we’re inviting everyone to do just one act of “ThanksLiving.”
It could be a note of appreciation, a word of encouragement, a meal shared, or a simple act of generosity — one intentional moment to express gratitude in action.
We’ve put together some ideas for inspiration on this Gratitude webpage to help you get started.
Let’s move beyond saying thanks — and live it out together. One church, one community, one act of ThanksLiving.
It could be a note of appreciation, a word of encouragement, a meal shared, or a simple act of generosity — one intentional moment to express gratitude in action.
We’ve put together some ideas for inspiration on this Gratitude webpage to help you get started.
Let’s move beyond saying thanks — and live it out together. One church, one community, one act of ThanksLiving.
50 Acts of Kindness
Personal Connection
1. Call someone you miss lately.
"I thank my God every time I remember you.” – Philippians 1:3
2. Invite someone new to church .
“Come and see.” – John 1:46
3. Offer quiet presence during grief.
“Mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
4. Cook extra food for a neighbor .
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.” – Romans 12:13
5. Tell a friend how they reflect God’s love.
“You are God’s workmanship.” – Ephesians 2:10
Quiet Giving
6. Leave quarters at the laundromat.
“If anyone gives even a cup…” – Matthew 10:42
7. Donate clothes with blessing in pocket.
“Clothe yourselves with compassion.” – Colossians 3:12
8. Drop off groceries for a neighbor.
“Feed my sheep.” – John 21:17
9. Bless a family in need with a gift card for a Thanksgiving meal.
“Give, and it will be given to you.” – Luke 6:38
10. Leave flowers on a stranger’s porch.
“Consider the lilies…” – Matthew 6:28
Hospitality & Service
11. Babysit for a tired parent .
“Carry each other’s burdens.” – Galatians 6:2
12. Help carry someone’s heavy groceries.
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31
13. Volunteer at a local food pantry.
“Share your food with the hungry.” – Isaiah 58:7
14. Offer to walk someone’s dog.
“The righteous care for animals.” – Proverbs 12:10
15. Offer to run an errand.
“Serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13
16. Deliver soup or warm bread to someone ill .
“I was sick and you looked after me.” – Matthew 25:36
Faith in Action
17. Pray silently for someone passing by.
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
18. Fast from complaining all day.
“Do everything without grumbling…” – Philippians 2:14
19. Give thanks aloud in public.
“Give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
20. Pray aloud for someone in the moment .
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful.” – James 5:16
21. Share a personal testimony with someone doubting.
“Always be ready to give an answer…” – 1 Peter 3:15
22. Encourage a fellow volunteer with a note.
“Let us not grow weary…” – Galatians 6:9
Creative Blessings
23. Draw something and give it away.
“Freely you have received; freely give.” – Matthew 10:8
24. Decorate kindness rocks and hide them.
“The Lord is my rock…” – Psalm 18:2
25. Make a handmade card with encouragement inside.
“Let everything you say be good and helpful.” – Ephesians 4:29
26. Share a story through sidewalk chalk .
“Make known among the nations what He has done.” – Psalm 105:1
27. Write a blessing on a mirror
“You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalm 139:14
28. Leave a prayer card in waiting room.
“My peace I give you.” – John 14:27
Thoughtful Gifting
29. Give a book you recently loved .
“Wisdom is more precious than rubies.” – Proverbs 8:11
30. Offer a devotion book you’ve underlined.
“Let the word of Christ dwell richly.” – Colossians 3:16
31. Give a holiday ornament with blessing.
“Every good and perfect gift…” – James 1:17
32. Print nature photo and place on desk .
“The heavens declare the glory of God.” – Psalm 19:1
33. Hide a treat in child’s lunchbox.
“Children are a heritage from the Lord.” – Psalm 127:3
Words that Heal
34. Compliment someone’s character, not appearance.
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
35. Speak life over someone’s dream.
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
36. Say “God loves you” out loud.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” – Jeremiah 31:3
37. Publicly recognize behind-the-scenes teammate.
“Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
Community Care
38. Pick up litter in neighborhood park.
“The earth is the Lord’s…” – Psalm 24:1
39. Leave thank-you note for mail carrier.
“Give honor to whom honor is due.” – Romans 13:7
40. Plant something in someone’s honor .
“They will be called oaks of righteousness.” – Isaiah 61:3
41. Help someone with forms or applications.
“Bear one another’s burdens…” – Galatians 6:2
42. Donate children’s Bible to shelter library.
“Let the little children come to me…” – Matthew 19:14
43. Give gift cards to nonprofit volunteers .
“God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
44. Leave notes of hope on bulletin boards.
“May the God of hope fill you…” – Romans 15:13
Acts for Groups & Teams
45. Ask teacher what supplies they need .
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests…” – Philippians 2:4
46. Run tech tutorial for older members .
“Teach the older women to be reverent…” – Titus 2:3
47. Send daily Bible verse by text.
“Encourage one another daily.” – Hebrews 3:13
Creative Surprises & Extras
48. Record silly joke video for friend.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22
49. Invite someone for tea or coffee.
“Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
50. Bring homemade treat to work anonymously.
“Do not let your left hand know…” – Matthew 6:3
1. Call someone you miss lately.
"I thank my God every time I remember you.” – Philippians 1:3
2. Invite someone new to church .
“Come and see.” – John 1:46
3. Offer quiet presence during grief.
“Mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15
4. Cook extra food for a neighbor .
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.” – Romans 12:13
5. Tell a friend how they reflect God’s love.
“You are God’s workmanship.” – Ephesians 2:10
Quiet Giving
6. Leave quarters at the laundromat.
“If anyone gives even a cup…” – Matthew 10:42
7. Donate clothes with blessing in pocket.
“Clothe yourselves with compassion.” – Colossians 3:12
8. Drop off groceries for a neighbor.
“Feed my sheep.” – John 21:17
9. Bless a family in need with a gift card for a Thanksgiving meal.
“Give, and it will be given to you.” – Luke 6:38
10. Leave flowers on a stranger’s porch.
“Consider the lilies…” – Matthew 6:28
Hospitality & Service
11. Babysit for a tired parent .
“Carry each other’s burdens.” – Galatians 6:2
12. Help carry someone’s heavy groceries.
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31
13. Volunteer at a local food pantry.
“Share your food with the hungry.” – Isaiah 58:7
14. Offer to walk someone’s dog.
“The righteous care for animals.” – Proverbs 12:10
15. Offer to run an errand.
“Serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13
16. Deliver soup or warm bread to someone ill .
“I was sick and you looked after me.” – Matthew 25:36
Faith in Action
17. Pray silently for someone passing by.
“Pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
18. Fast from complaining all day.
“Do everything without grumbling…” – Philippians 2:14
19. Give thanks aloud in public.
“Give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
20. Pray aloud for someone in the moment .
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful.” – James 5:16
21. Share a personal testimony with someone doubting.
“Always be ready to give an answer…” – 1 Peter 3:15
22. Encourage a fellow volunteer with a note.
“Let us not grow weary…” – Galatians 6:9
Creative Blessings
23. Draw something and give it away.
“Freely you have received; freely give.” – Matthew 10:8
24. Decorate kindness rocks and hide them.
“The Lord is my rock…” – Psalm 18:2
25. Make a handmade card with encouragement inside.
“Let everything you say be good and helpful.” – Ephesians 4:29
26. Share a story through sidewalk chalk .
“Make known among the nations what He has done.” – Psalm 105:1
27. Write a blessing on a mirror
“You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalm 139:14
28. Leave a prayer card in waiting room.
“My peace I give you.” – John 14:27
Thoughtful Gifting
29. Give a book you recently loved .
“Wisdom is more precious than rubies.” – Proverbs 8:11
30. Offer a devotion book you’ve underlined.
“Let the word of Christ dwell richly.” – Colossians 3:16
31. Give a holiday ornament with blessing.
“Every good and perfect gift…” – James 1:17
32. Print nature photo and place on desk .
“The heavens declare the glory of God.” – Psalm 19:1
33. Hide a treat in child’s lunchbox.
“Children are a heritage from the Lord.” – Psalm 127:3
Words that Heal
34. Compliment someone’s character, not appearance.
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7
35. Speak life over someone’s dream.
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
36. Say “God loves you” out loud.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” – Jeremiah 31:3
37. Publicly recognize behind-the-scenes teammate.
“Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
Community Care
38. Pick up litter in neighborhood park.
“The earth is the Lord’s…” – Psalm 24:1
39. Leave thank-you note for mail carrier.
“Give honor to whom honor is due.” – Romans 13:7
40. Plant something in someone’s honor .
“They will be called oaks of righteousness.” – Isaiah 61:3
41. Help someone with forms or applications.
“Bear one another’s burdens…” – Galatians 6:2
42. Donate children’s Bible to shelter library.
“Let the little children come to me…” – Matthew 19:14
43. Give gift cards to nonprofit volunteers .
“God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
44. Leave notes of hope on bulletin boards.
“May the God of hope fill you…” – Romans 15:13
Acts for Groups & Teams
45. Ask teacher what supplies they need .
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests…” – Philippians 2:4
46. Run tech tutorial for older members .
“Teach the older women to be reverent…” – Titus 2:3
47. Send daily Bible verse by text.
“Encourage one another daily.” – Hebrews 3:13
Creative Surprises & Extras
48. Record silly joke video for friend.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22
49. Invite someone for tea or coffee.
“Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
50. Bring homemade treat to work anonymously.
“Do not let your left hand know…” – Matthew 6:3