By:  Lanora Campbell

Have you ever asked yourself “Do I show myself friendly?”  Do I welcome a new person visiting Sabbath services or perhaps maybe they are visiting a Feast site for the first time?  What do you think their first impression would be of you or the congregation as a whole?  Are you just visiting with each other, talking about yourselves or do you welcome them and make them feel comfortable?  Do you take them around and introduce them to as many people as you can in order to put them at ease?  Do you make them feel like they are part of the Church of God family?  Do you think they would say “I’ve made a mistake coming here” or would they say “This feels like home and I’m glad I came.” Will they want to come back?  These are all good questions and something we should give some thought to when a new member or a Church of God member visits. Continue reading →