Summer Challenge #2 -Getting to Know Your Church Family

"Say 'Good Morning' to those around you," said Ryan Yoxthimer, as he concluded the Sunday morning verbal announcements. As I turned to shake hands to those sitting closest to me in the worship service I thought, "I have greeted these people almost every Sunday morning for the past seven years, but do I really know them?"

Oh, I might know their first name, maybe their last name, and maybe even a little something about their family, but do I really know anything about the lives of those I worship alongside on a weekly basis?

I was convicted.

Jesus said, "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)

How can I love my brothers and sisters in Christ if I don't even really know them?

How about you? Are there people that you see every Sunday morning that you really don't know at all? If so, would you like to change that?

This summer the staff is challenging themselves and the congregation to build relationships both inside and outside our church. (See my last post for first challenge)

Our second summer challenge is this:
1. Over the next three weeks look around on Sunday morning and find someone that you either don't know or don't know very well.
2. Invite this person (or persons) out for lunch, over for a meal, or out for coffee.
3. In order to encourage others, please write a couple sentences on our Facebook page to let us know you completed this challenge and a little bit about your experience. 

I look forward to hearing your stories as we get to know our church family a little better.

Blessings,
Sharon