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. Hide gift card inside a book.
“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. Hide gift card inside a book.
“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