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This is beautiful and something I could read EVERY single day. Praise God for his grace as we seek to rest in the here and now (and things that didn't work out as we prayed but that he is yet working for His glory).
Thanks for unpacking the reasons your church does what it does, Gary. I love that you have coffee before church to welcome new faces and also serve those who come to church early (staff, praise teams, etc.). Also appreciate how you mentioned the blessing that the servers receive in serving and getting to know others. Seeing this role as a privilege changes the whole outlook!
Interesting observation, Hetty, and a good conversation to start I think. I hope that people still do invite others into their homes on a regular basis and this is a huge opportunity to build deeper relationships (great idea on children having friends over).
I'm a big fan of churches serving coffee before church (for the reason you mentioned and for visitors). I think it can be a warm welcome. Also, how cool that your church offers a variety of food! Yum.
Great question. Almost could be a whole new discussion topic. I'd be curious. I know healthy snacks can be more expensive and take more planning but it would be pretty neat.
Thank you for this, Debra! I love how intentional and thought out this expression of ministry is. I'm sure it is deeply appreciated by your church family and those who are visiting or searching. The variety is a neat element!
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This is beautiful and something I could read EVERY single day. Praise God for his grace as we seek to rest in the here and now (and things that didn't work out as we prayed but that he is yet working for His glory).
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"Forgiveness still requires justice." Amen!
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Thanks for sharing Michele! The prep is helpful. Also, the birthday treats sound delicious :)
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Thanks for unpacking the reasons your church does what it does, Gary. I love that you have coffee before church to welcome new faces and also serve those who come to church early (staff, praise teams, etc.). Also appreciate how you mentioned the blessing that the servers receive in serving and getting to know others. Seeing this role as a privilege changes the whole outlook!
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Interesting observation, Hetty, and a good conversation to start I think. I hope that people still do invite others into their homes on a regular basis and this is a huge opportunity to build deeper relationships (great idea on children having friends over).
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I'm a big fan of churches serving coffee before church (for the reason you mentioned and for visitors). I think it can be a warm welcome. Also, how cool that your church offers a variety of food! Yum.
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Thanks for sharing Rachael! How great to have two families that own bakeries in your congregation who are willing to bless others in this way.
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Thanks for sharing Mary Ann! Sounds like you have a great system and I absolutely love that you don't use much paper!
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I love that! Sounds like tangible (and generous!) hospitality to me. Thanks for sharing.
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Great question. Almost could be a whole new discussion topic. I'd be curious. I know healthy snacks can be more expensive and take more planning but it would be pretty neat.
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Thank you for this, Debra! I love how intentional and thought out this expression of ministry is. I'm sure it is deeply appreciated by your church family and those who are visiting or searching. The variety is a neat element!
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Andrea, thank you so much for sharing. Love that you get outdoors and also love that you purchase fair-trade coffee. Thoughtful buying choice!