Welcoming Families
In ministry to our families, and especially visiting families, we will move to an electronic child check-in system. This will help streamline the process of checking children into our system, and add an additional layer of security. At the present time, parents stop at each door where they will drop off a child and print their child’s name and various details. This adds to the time it takes to get from the car to a seat in the Worship Center. An electronic check-in system should cut down on that time and increase security.
Welcoming Spaces
We are all grateful for a wonderful facility for our ministry together. But we can take better advantage of our lobby space for more conversation and connection. First, refreshed furnishings and carpet will unify and simplify our space. Second, we have a few remodeling projects in mind. Specifically, our three lobby Welcome Centers need some updating. Then, we would also like to rethink what we’ve historically called “The Parlor,” for a monthly newcomers reception. Third, new indoor signage throughout the building. Our facility has come together in stages, and these efforts will allow us to maximize our limited lobby space for improved guest care.
Welcoming Gifts
These gifts are what we give to guests. In a given year we may see as many as 200-300 visitors. Not everyone identifies themselves as a guest. But we want those we do identify to know that which is of first importance, the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have in mind to invest in boxes of a specific book, Who Is Jesus?, by Greg Gilbert. We have some other things in mind—perhaps branded coffee, as we’ve done before, or a Heritage mug. But in addition to some information about our ministry, the most important welcome piece is the book. We want guests to say, “they were ready for me, they made the most important things plain.” This may be the only gospel-explaining book that some have on a shelf at home. We want them to remember where to come when the Spirit works to draw them to Christ.
Our goal is $18,000–22,000
Join us in welcoming and serving our guests. You can give by marking an offering envelope with Holiday Offering. Or, if you give online, you can select the designated box for the offering.
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