What it means to be A.L.I.V.E.

A – Adoring God

L – Loving All

I – Investing in Others

V – Valuing Every Individual

E – Empowering People

“The deepest need in human beings is their need to be appreciated.” - William James

“And there is more hunger for IT [appreciation] than for bread.” - Mother Teresa

“Encourage one another and build each other up.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

KEYS to Valuing and Appreciating Every Individual:

1. Appreciate People’s LOYALTY

“I thank God for you every time I think of you because of the way in which you have helped me in the work of the gospel from the very first day until now, both now that I am in prison and also while I was free.” - Philippians 1:3-5

2. Appreciate People’s DIFFERENCES

“Be patient and tolerant with one another, always ready to forgive if you have a difference with anybody for you were called to live as one united body and always be thankful.” - Colossians 3:13-15

3. Appreciate People’s EFFORTS

“We always thank God for you, how you put your faith into practice and how your love made you work so hard.”

- 1Thessalonians 1:2-3

TOOLS in Giving Appreciation:

·  ​Be SINCERE

·  ​Be CLEAR

·  ​Make it REGULAR