Imagine you are attending the Bible Church for the first time. You are a newcomer, wondering if this Church is a good fit for you. You park your car, get out and then look at this very large building in front of you. Which door do you go in; where is the sanctuary; if you have children, what programs are there for them?
Imagine that the Bible Church is your home Church. You are comfortable here; you know where the coffee is; someone you know will talk to you when you walk in; you are entering into one of your comfort zones where you feel loved and wanted.
Now wonder: What are you doing to help the Newcomers enter into a comfort zone where they will feel loved and wanted.
There are several areas where we each can be involved in the experience of Welcoming Well.
First, we can all participate in Welcoming Well. Being a large church, it is often difficult to know who the newcomers are. But does that really matter? Shouldn't we all be greeting everyone (especially people we don't know) with a big smile and friendly hello? Take a few seconds to make a nametag. When you greet people you don't know, they will remember the friendly face and the name that goes with it.
Secondly, there are many opportunities to use your gifts and get involved in this important ministry.
Following are some opportunities for getting connected and helping others connect. If you are interested in serving please contact Betty Turnbull, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (919-361-5041) or Diane Webster, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (919-619-1332) or the church office.
Parking lot greeter
Description: Welcome others and help give directions to newcomers parking in the newly designated guest parking area.
Commitment: 1 Sunday per month, approximately 20 minutes before the service.
Characteristics: great opportunity for people who are warm and love to say hello and chat with others
Front door greeter
Description: Welcome others in as they enter church on Sunday mornings
Commitment: 1 Sunday per month, approximately 15 minutes before the service.
Characteristics: great opportunity for people who are warm and love to say hello and chat with others
Welcome desk receptionists
Description: Answer questions and direct people at the welcome desk in the atrium
Commitment: 1 Sunday per month, approximately 15 minutes before or after the service
Characteristics: great opportunity for people who are warm and know a little about the activities at CHBC
Welcome table greeter
Description: Greet newcomers at the back of the service and give them a loaf of bread, answer questions about our church
Commitment: 1 Sunday per month, approximately 15 minutes after the service
Characteristics: great opportunity for people who are warm and like to get to know people, it is also helpful to have a good background on the activities of our church
Ushers
Description: Pass the baskets during the offering
Commitment: 1 Sunday per month, approximately 5 minutes during the service
Characteristics: great opportunity for just about everyone, very simple and short task
Coffee team
Description: Help get the coffee out and cleaned up before, during, and between services
Commitment: 1 Sunday per month, 20-40 minutes before and during the service
Characteristics: great opportunity for people who may be more introverted or enjoy behind the scenes work