The following come from the Re-Think Church web site - a part of our UMC denomination. So what do you think? Can we move beyond our pews? Can we truly be "unbound and outbound" in how we live for God? Will we be a part of the Spirits movement to make a difference in the world? Can we Re-Think our church and become all that God wants us to be?Blessings,
Pastor Vic
Does your welcome extend beyond the doors of your church? Does church only happen on Sundays?
We can no longer wait for the unchurched to find us. We must prepare to receive others where they are and help them feel accepted through authentic caring and kindness that anticipates their needs. Our neighborhoods are not just down the street, but around the world.
Seekers will find welcome messages on our social networks, aired on our media and carried by our missionaries. Welcoming others is just part of who we are as Christians, a gift we offer to others with no strings attached. Together we can open hearts, open minds and open doors because we are the people of The United Methodist Church.
