COULD BUYING SOMEONE COFFEE BE YOUR EASIEST GOSPEL MOMENT YET?

It can be that simple. A small act of generosity—a cup of coffee—can open the door to an eternal message.

That's where having some of these WhyIBoughtYour.Coffee cards come in handy. These simple, eye-catching cards point people to a website with a clear, hope-filled gospel message and an invitation to visit Cornerstone Community Church. One small gesture. One powerful message.

Are you ready to be part of something eternal, one cup at a time? Grab some cards from the New Here table at Cornerstone (or print your own here).

TRY ONE OF THESE GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES:

1. Drive-Thru Surprise

Step 1: Order your coffee as usual.

Step 2: Tell the barista you'd like to pay for the car behind you.

Step 3: Hand them a WhyIBoughtYour.Coffee card and ask them to pass it along.

Step 4: Drive away. No need to explain—let the card and the Spirit do the rest.

2. Gift Card Drop-Off

Step 1: Buy a $5–$10 coffee shop gift card.

Step 2: Attach a WhyIBoughtYour.Coffee card with a paperclip or tape.

Step 3: Give it to someone with a kind smile or note. Try:

  • A neighbor
  • A teacher's mailbox
  • A coworker's desk
  • A barista you see often
  • A police officer, firefighter, or nurse

3. In-Person Blessing

Step 1: Order your coffee as usual inside a coffee shop.

Step 2: Tell the barista you'd like to pay for anyone they choose in the next 10 minutes, & leave $10 cash with them.

Step 3: Hand them a WhyIBoughtYour.Coffee card and ask them to pass it along.

Step 4: Sit down, enjoy your coffee and ask the Lord to use this gesture in their life.

4. Generosity Hour

Step 1: Talk with a local coffee shop about prepaying for a round of drinks—maybe 20 or more.

Step 2: Choose a time when the café is busy.

Step 3: Drop off a stack of WhyIBoughtYour.Coffee cards.

Step 4: The barista hands out a card with each free drink (not towards food items).

Step 5: If someone orders food too, the barista can still discount the coffee cost for them.

5. Community Booth

Step 1: Borrow the church nitro cold brew cart for a local event (RSVP here).

Step 2: Purchase a tank of cold brew ($125 = 80, 8oz cups) -- we'll help you.

Step 3: Serve coffee for free and hand out a WhyIBoughtYour.Coffee card with each cup.

Step 4: Smile and say, "Someone wanted to bless you today."

No pressure. No debate. Just unexpected kindness and the good news of Jesus.

Let your generosity start their seeking—and let God do the rest.

JOIN TEAM CAFFEINE

If you try any of the ideas above, we'd love to hear about it! Stop by the New Here table next Sunday and share your story with our team. Sometimes God gives us a glimpse of how He's working through our small acts of faith—other times, we may not see the impact until eternity. Either way, God is growing us through generosity and mission, and that's always worth celebrating.

Learn to Be More Direct:

How to Start a Spiritual Conversation Sharing Your Testimony The 3 Circles Method How to Be a Good Neighbor (B.L.E.S.S.)

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