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Five Words Guaranteed to Make Your Hospital Visit a SuccessHospital visitation is fairly simple. We have all heard horror stories of inept visitors that tell about a friend who died from the patient's malady. We are all afraid of saying the wrong thing...>>more>>

Periodic get-togethers with only new members and elders present allow the elders to become better acquainted with new members. Quarterly pie suppers after worship services...>>more>>

One of the key principles to the REACH OUT! Ministry is that people who visit a Sunday morning worship service at your congregation will receive a personal visit within forty-eight hours of attending. This visit will last no more than fifteen minutes. It will usually take place on the guest's front porch.

This is not a long, sit down visit. That may come later as people become more familiar with the congregation and a visit can be prearranged. The purpose of this initial visit is for someone to drop by, stay on the porch and briefly say, "We are glad you chose to be with us Sunday morning.">>more>>

Cold ChurchesVisiting a church for the first time is one of the most intimidating experiences most people have. People usually visit a church for the first time during a period of stress in their lives. They have recently moved into an area, they are dissatisfied with their previous congregation or they are seeking a closer relationship with God.

Often a personal change will precipitate this spiritual quest. A new child, a change in health, or the loss of a loved one may cause people to examine their spiritual lives. People typically will come to your congregation in a period...>>more>>

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