The Christian Group of Seven (tcgos.com) has created this “HAVE A HEART, GIVE A HUG PROGRAM” to encourage all Christians to wear a “BIG RED HEART” on their sleeve to show the world that they care and have promised to serve God and others and also to hug at least one (1) Christian every day.
As Christians, we may not always say the right thing or do the right thing, but our hearts are always open to helping those in need.
THE HEART AND HUG CHALLENGE
The “Have A Heart Section” – is very easy to follow, simply go to our online gift store and get lots of “RED HEARTS” wear one on your sleeve and then give out the rest to all your family, friends, co-workers and strangers.
Oh, don’t forget to give them a Big Hug.
The “Have You Hugged A Christian Today Section” – is also very easy to follow, simply choose one or two challenges and get others involved.
“Hugging rejuvenates and invigorates and has absolutely no side effects”
Your choices are:
The “Pick Me” Contest
A Hug Challenge Fundraiser
Wear a “HEART and HUG BUTTON/TSHIRT/HAT etc.
Some “Love and Hug Words of Inspiration” From Ordinary People
A Word From “The TCGOS Dream Team”
Tcgos.com Dream Team created the “Heart And Hug Challenge” because we are all looking for great ways to boost our immune system, reduce our stress, improve our sleeping pattern and even cure depression? We need to consider giving our Hearts and Hugs to every human being we come in contact with during our day. Hugging rejuvenates and invigorates and has absolutely no side effects, because there is no medicine involved. No medicine is no worry, no pesticides or preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no worries at all. Unlike electronic cures for ailments, there are no check-ups required, no energy consumption, the price won’t go up, it won’t cause you to gain weight, no one can steal it or tax it and it doesn’t pollute. Hugging is almost perfect. Need more convincing? There are many great reasons why you should hug and allow yourself to be hugged every single day.
The “Heart And Hug Challenge” with its slogan “Have You Hugged A Christian Today” was created to challenge everyone worldwide to “Give from Their Heart?” We here at tcgos.com challenge you to give something of value (not just money) to support our organization, (see list of suggestions below) then you challenge two or more of your friends and family to either match your gift or do one better. Your challenge is not limited to friends and family, how about individuals or departments at work, or companies, or clubs, schools the list is endless.
We all know the old saying, “A Journey of a Thousand miles starts with a single step.” Tcgos.com is asking you to be that first step, so send out that challenge that will go around the world over and over again.
Here is a list of ways to give:
If you are celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday, Valentine’s Day, wedding etc. why not ask for money or something from the list instead of presents for you.
- Gift Cards
- Services – Pre-paid work from an electrician, carpenter, plumber, etc.
- Tickets to – live stage shows, theater or admission to a museum or local/provincial historical site.
- Trips – mini vacation across town, or a major vacation to a faraway place.
- Seniors mobile aids – wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
- Drugstore needs – personal needs such as diapers, vitamins, etc.
- Pay a bill – rent, electrical, groceries, travel, etc.
- Appointments – cab vouchers, etc.
- New and used equipment for youth sports.
- Support a foodbank
- Give gently used and new clothing
- Group giving – a group pools their money and buys a major gift, such as: a home renovation, a major appliance, vehicle, etc. You are limited only by your imagination.
“Click here for Professional Help and support”
“You make a living by what you do, but you make a life by what you give”
Hug Your Way To Better Health
“A hug a day just might keep the doctor away”
Stacey Colino – Feb. 3 2016
Hugging “is a marker of intimacy and helps generate the feeling that others are there to help in the face of adversity.”
Could a hug a day keep the doctor away? The answer may be a resounding “yes!” Besides helping you feel close and connected to people you care about, it turns out that hugs can bring a host of health benefits to your body and mind. Believe it or not, a warm embrace might even help you avoid getting sick this winter.
The take-home message: Just because we may catch a few germs, that’s no reason to keep your distance from people you care about. “Like diet and exercise, you need a steady daily dose of hugging,” Field says. But the quality of the hugging counts, too. “If you get a flimsy hug, that’s not going to do it,” Field says. “You need a firm hug” to stimulate oxytocin release.
“Let’s keep this simple, just hug someone today”
The “Give A Little Love Challenge” Program
Pastor J. A. Cormier has written a workbook called “What’s Love Got To Do With It”. Tcgos.com will also be offering a workshop of the same name for those who want to dig a little deeper into this subject.
What’s it all about?
The “Give a Little Love Challenge “is a way for us to look deep into our hearts and find out why we need to give and receive love! We’re asking for you to join the conversation on your social media sites with “#what’slovegottodowithit” and share with others your stories, images and videos. It’s important to give and feel loved, so let’s spread a little today! Share your content with us and be featured on our website and maybe even win a little prize or two.
How Do I Join and Share?
It’s Easy! Join us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. Check back here to see what’s trending and how others view love. Don’t forget to use #what’slovegottodowithit.
“Click here for Professional Help and support”
How Can I do to promote?
Be sure to check out the calendar below to see what the hot topic of the week will be! If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at any time, with your questions, comments, suggestions or concerns? We’re always here to answer you! Just comment on any of our #what’slovegottodowithit social media posts, or contact us at: gos@rogers.com
“You Talk, We Listen“
Some suggestions for response
What Do You Love To Do
Talk about all the stuff we love to do with family, friends and even strangers like, hiking, cooking, alone time, family games; you name it!
Who Do You Love
Tell us all about the loved ones in your life: your spouse, family, friends and pets.
How Do You Show Love
It’s important to both give and receive love. Share what makes you feel loved: a handwritten note, a phone call, flowers, etc.?
Why Do You Love
Let’s bring it all together and focus on why it’s important to love!
“God’s Love Has, No Start, No End, No Limit”
A Hug Challenge Fundraiser
“HAVE A HUG PARTY”
Everyone is asked to throw an “ONLINE HUG PARTY.” These parties can be online, at your home, at a restaurant or anywhere 3 or more people get together.
You can get your church, school, work, clubs, organizations etc. to join in.
All monies raised will go to support the seven (7) international programs of tcgos.com. Please go to the “tcgos.com” homepage and choose your program and then follow the instructions on how to donate.
Your support of this “Fundraising Project” will insure that the management, staff and volunteers of tcgos.com will be able to fulfill their promise that:
“NO CHRISTIAN WILL EVER WALK ALONE”
Get your “HUG BUTTON/TSHIRT/HAT” today
Buttons, Tee’s, Sweat Shirts, Hats, Coupons and more…
All products will have the tcgos.com logo with a saying underneath:
- I need a “HUG”
- I’m a “HUGGER”
- I’m a “HUG EXPERT”
- I’m a “HUGTOLGIST”
- I LOVE to give “HUGS”
- A “HUG A DAY”, keeps the “BLUES AWAY”
- Just HUG me!
- Can I give you a little Hug?
- Let’s trade “My Hug for your Smile”
- “Hugs” have put my arms to work
- I have an extra HUG, do ya want it?
- I’m not happy, till I give and get a few Hugs
- 100 Hugs have no calories
- Hugs are “Glucose Free”
- You don’t like Hugs, “Really”
A “FREE” coupon download “click Here”
Note:
To have your say, just fill out the form below and send it to us:
Click here for the “Words of Wisdom Form”
SOME WORDS OF WISDOM FROM:
Jean (location unknown)
Yes, hugs make you feel wonderful! We as human beings are connected in many different ways and one of them is through the expression of appreciation, love and touch. Through hugs we connect not only physically, but mentally and emotionally having a big impact in our immune system and our state of well-being. Hugs are part of our social behavior and is feels great to the person that it gives it as well to the person that receives it. So please make sure you hug someone today for your own benefit and for the benefit of the one who is receiving it. It’s a win-win situation.
As someone who never leaves home without her “Free Hugs sign” and who has had amazing, deep connections & conversations with people all across the world of all ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds (including purposefully seeking out the homeless and hugging them; remember we are all human) I agree emphatically! YES, Hugs boost our immune system and make us feel good. Every time we hug, we release oxytocin which as you said boosts the immune system, and lowers blood pressure as well as decreasing stress. my little card board sign saved my life and others many, many times.
With God’s Love and Our Respect
The tcgos.com Dream Team