Welcomes (Sunday Gatherings)

24 Jul

Schedule and help for what to say…

Schedule 17 Apr

May 3
Hawth: Chadwick

Quimby:

SW:

May 10
Hawth: Dan Steigerwald

Quimby:

SW: Bob

May 17
Hawth: Dustin

Quimby:

SW: Amy H

May 24
Hawth: Paul Park

Quimby:

SW:

May 31
Hawth: Kelli Bagby

Quimby:

SW:

Hawthorne Welcomers

Kelli Bagby

Ben Posedel

Clay Reed

Paul Park

Dan Steigerwald

Ann Steigerwald

Dayspring Brown

Austin Davidson

Apr 28 Chad Witt

Quimby Welcomers

Sarah and/or Jonathan Case

Stephen and/or Brynn Black

Chris Leonardo

Bob Hyatt

Mike and/or Katie Alpert

Brian Goff

Dominique Rastrelli

Amy Hyatt

Ideas for the welcome

A place that makes room for doubt and questions, without making a value out of not knowing

Church as covenant community, not a provider of religious goods and services

Whatever you are good at, share at

Tangible ways to be involved- takes effort/investment

Come to give and you get… come to get and all you do is take

3 tracks to be on- pick two: Theology Pubs/Service to the Poor/Home Groups
Be atentive to where you are at/should be

Justice

Hope

This community exists primarily not for us- but for those not yet here

Multiplication, not addition…

If there’s something you want to see, start it- don’t wait for others

Highlight one ministry we support financially (arima house, blanket coverage, etc.)

We WILL let you down- real community sometimes hurts

Community

Missional

History

Pick a gathering- it’s important to commit in one space- to know and be known and serve.

Community doesn’t happen by accident and it’s not something that anyone else can give you!

When you are no longer new (3 weeks or so!!)- start welcoming people

Disagree without disengaging

Belong even before you believe- come along with us and see if Jesus doesn’t begin to make sense in the context of community

Handy Tips

Make room for people to ask questions- “Are there any questions about these announcements or anything else coming up soon?”