Roger R. Wade
Roger R. Wade
Members of Riverside Chapel Church in Nashville, Tenn., transformed their Tuesday Prayer Meeting into a “Prayer Walk,” spreading blessings to their neighbors on Free Silver Road, just around the corner from the church.
During the walk, the group prayed for the community, knocked on doors, and gifted residents bags filled with fresh vegetables grown in the church’s community garden. The warm greetings and thoughtful gestures were met with gratitude and joy.
One resident, overwhelmed with excitement, called out to her grandchildren, “We have been blessed! God is so good!” Another, curious about the event, asked the group why they were doing it. Gordon S. Jones, D.Min., lead pastor, explained the importance of connecting with the local community, showing love, and sharing prayer beyond the walls of the church.
Throughout the evening, the church members made meaningful connections. A resident of nearly 30 years fondly recalled church members she had known in the past, while another shared her appreciation for the church grounds as a safe place to walk and exercise. A passerby even stopped his car to ask about one of the vegetables in the gift bags, sparking a joyful conversation.
The evening concluded with the group forming a prayer circle, asking for God’s blessings on the residents of Free Silver Road. “This was an opportunity for us to get to know our neighbors, show them God’s love, and remind them that they are in our prayers,” said Jones.
The event is part of Riverside Chapel’s focus on prayer and community impact this quarter, and serves as an example of how simple acts of kindness and faith can strengthen neighborhoods and foster connection.
South Central Conference | December 2025
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