But as I returned to the front of the stage, I noticed two first-time guests rising from the prayer time. Both ladies - friends of one of our greeters - had come to Revolution Church after hearing about the services on social media.
I was at the front entrance when the two friends came into the door, greeted by Chris Alsup of our First Impressions team. One of the ladies was carrying her daughter, a baby that had to be a year old or less. The little girl was happy and smiling. So upon telling her about our RevKids ministry in the adjacent building, she said...
"I have never left my baby with anyone before."
I could see the hesitation, and understandably so.
So we assured her. It's why we divide our classes into age-appropriate environments. It's why we participate in a security check-in and check-out system. It's why we have name tags and code numbers if there is a need for the parent during the worship service, to discreetly display the code on the screen. It's why we background check our volunteers and ensure multiple adults in each environment.
And so, she took her baby to our RevBabies nursery area. The baby stayed there through the service.
And she, plus a friend she brought to church with her, got an opportunity to make a serious prayer time and talk to God in response to the message.
Great job to our First Impressions and RevKids team.
In closing, this is WHY.
This is why we are on time.
This is why we hold to our commitments.
This is why we are prepared in our environment for guests.
This is why we create environments so people can worship.
This is why production matters, so the praise gets the attention.
This is why we share about Jesus and our church to our friends.
This is why social networking has a positive influence.
This is HOW we exhibit LIVE. LOVE. SERVE.
You make it happen, so THEY can connect to Jesus.
That's a WIN.
Have a great week,
Pastor K
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