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10 Minutes

5/5/2019

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10 MINUTES


"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." Hebrews 13:2

After moving to a new city, a Christian couple set about locating a congregation in which to attend. They subsequently learned of two congregations of similar size located a short distance from their home. To determine which to attend regularly, they planned a visit to each church on successive Sundays, with the following plan:

  • Arrive 10 minutes early.
  • Make notes that include greetings or introductions from members.
  • Attend Sunday school and morning worship.
  • Remain 10 minutes following morning worship.

The following notes were recorded about the respective visits.
 
Congregation #1:
Noted plenty of open parking spaces 10 minutes before services.
Observed 4 people in the parking lot, no one approached us.
1 usher greeted us inside the auditorium.
2 members introduced themselves between Sunday School and worship.
4 members introduced themselves at the conclusion of worship.

Congregation #2:
Noted only a few parking spaces available 10 minutes before services.
9 members greeted us in the parking lot.
2 ushers greeted us at door; 5 members greeted us before we reached auditorium.
4 additional members greeted us before Sunday School began.
5 members introduced themselves between Sunday School and worship.
LOST COUNT of those that greeted us at conclusion of worship.
2 couples invited us to lunch.

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You can guess which congregation they chose to attend regularly. Although each church
featured fine programs, sound preaching and worthwhile activities, the couple was overwhelmed by the friendliness of congregation #2.

Virtually every week visitors attend our services. What happens during the 10-minute period before and after services often leaves a greater impression than the services themselves.

 
Look for visitors, introduce yourself, and make each feel as if he or she has come home.

Jesus, always Jesus!



Dennis
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