Monday April 11, 2011
People often remark that Grace Avenue a friendly church. I believe that is because we work at hospitality. We also all remember what it was like to be a newcomer. In that sense welcoming others is really just part of practicing the Golden Rule. In today’s New Building DYK we look at having space for hospitality. Thanks, BER
Scripture of Day
Hebrews 13: 1-2
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
We are asking everyone to complete the phrase Because of God’s Love…
Responses from our congregation
We will work on a better community.
I am constantly trying to be better knowing how much God loves me.
I have comfort and peace and a place of refuge.
We've found Grace Avenue and have been here every Sunday since:)
And today’s special BGL…:
Because of God’s Love…
I am still alive to be able to participate in this campaign. God is SO great!
What will you be today Because of God’s Love…
New Building DYK
1. The new building will have a spacious new lobby for greeting, gathering and fellowship. (see rendering at the top of the page)
2. The lobby will have a large space for a Welcome Center.
3. Current Room 108, which is now the Choir Room will be a room that will be converted for a variety of uses including newcomer gatherings like Invitation to Grace Avenue.
BOTTOM LINE: Hospitality does not happen by accident. We must have a welcoming building as well as a welcoming spirit.
Prayer of the Day
Kind & Loving God, you welcome us into your presence with open arms. May we be ambassadors of radical hospitality as we welcome others into a ministry where they meet Jesus the Christ. In his name we pray, AMEN.
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