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Here’s some of the feedback we’ve heard on ideas and challenges for “Radical Hospitality” so far:
What/who brought folks here:
Attended a wedding
Invitation of a neighbor
Invitation of a friend
Coffee Sunday
Intergenerational
Web site/social media
Ideas for outward invitation:
More signage in community
Church flyers in the community welcoming pack
Be visible at town events
Participate in community social media
Advertise church events and ministries in community newsletter or Carroll County Times
Reach out to various groups like teachers
Church participation in Sykesville Business association
Sponsor a community family fun day
Reach out to the Sykesville apartments
Sponsor a once a month community dinner and service
Christmas caroling in the community
Reach out to the senior living facilities
Table at Farmer’s Market
Inward welcome:
Have people making announcements introduce themselves
Clear signage in building
Follow up emails and letters to visitors
Members wear name tags
Greeters at Contemporary Service
Reception/welcome desk at all entrances
Clearly marked visitor parking
Who’s who group fair
Greeting at start of worship
Ask people to sit in a new place on Sunday morning—“Shuffle the deck”
Pew partners/mentors for visitors
Schedule New Member Sunday on the coffee hour Sunday
Challenge for everyone:
Write down the names of three persons—neighbors, acquaintances, co-workers—who do not have a church home. Pray for them daily. Pray also for a time ripe to invite them to a ministry of your church.
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This morning one person suggested that as people make announcements, request prayers, etc., they should first say their name as a way of allowing new attendees and visitors to know a new name. Great idea!
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