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 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>>
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 Visiting
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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