“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”        Galatians 6:10   

Our church is a special place…a place where we gather to celebrate God's word, to pray, and to join in fellowship one with another.                  

                        A special place … a place where we greet visitors on Sunday mornings and make them feel welcome in God’s house.                                                       

            A special place ….have you thought about what happens when we leave it at that special place until the next Sunday?                                                 

                        Will the visitor be back at Faith again?  Will one of the members or visitors wish they had been asked to attend an event at church or within the community?                                         

            Tough questions I often ask myself but am I alone in this?  When have you reached out to someone with the love of Christ in a positive way?  Can you remember the last time you called a member to tell them you missed them in service or sent a card to let them know that they were missed? How about an offer to join you for lunch following service or for dinner during the week sometime?             

I’ve put into motion, for myself, a “self check” for extending not only a handshake but an additional invitation of a visit for coffee or lunch; an invitation to Sunday School, or one of volunteer opportunities within the various groups associated with Faith United Methodist Church.      

As members, please plan to join with us,  the Evangelism and Membership Care Committee, to “…… reach out as a church for the glory of God.”  

Cathy McManus