“keep on loving each other as brothers. do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some...
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“KEEP ON LOVING EACH OTHER AS BROTHERS. DO NOT FORGET TO ENTERTAIN STRANGERS,
FOR BY SO DOING SOME PEOPLE HAVE ENTERTAINED ANGELS WITHOUT KNOWING IT.”
-- HEBREWS 13; 1-3
Importance of Hospitality
Why do visitors come to church?
Looking for deeper meaning Suffering from a life crisisBecause their spouse/parent made them Because they want their children to be raised
in the church
First impressions
Formed in the first 7 seconds of arrivalRemainder of experience reflectsThe “hair in the bathtub” scenario
“WE ARE THEREFORE CHRIST’S AMBASSADORS, AS THOUGH GOD
WERE MAKING HIS APPEAL THROUGH US.”
--2 CORINTHIANS 5:20
Current Sanctuary and
NarthexNew
Sanctuary
N
We want to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS! How?
CLC Children’s Education
North BuildingAdult Ed
and Nursery
New Sanctuary and Narthex
Connector
Could you help me find the nursery please?
Where is children’s
Sunday school?
I was trying to find Full
Court worship?
Improvements we are making
Increase shuttle service usage
Predict parking flow patterns with north lot opening
Mark all visitor, special needs, handicap and hi efficiency spots
Ensure seamless flow of hospitality between parking lot and building.
Allow more spaces to be available for visitors
Determine a flow for parking and utilize signage and hosts to implement
Allows spaces to be more visible
Ensures welcome within first seven seconds
Role of Parking Lot Host
Greet with a friendly smileDirect the flow of traffic using flagWear fun yellow vest or jacket
Then and Now
Solo volunteer jobOn a continual basisIn various locations
Sign up once a monthLongevity challengingOrange vests
Part of hospitality ministry
Only as neededIn prime traffic flow
locationsSign up by your schedulePart of a new fellowshipYellow vestsMinistry constantly
requiring feedback and growth.
Where do I go on Sundays?
You’ll receive an email the week before reminding you of your volunteer time.
Meet your team captain at the south lot welcome kiosk10 minutes before your shift begins (9:15, 10:30) for assignments
Walkie Talkies/ flags help Vests and jackets located in the south
hallway sanctuary
How do I sign up?
Visit our website at www.cumc.com under new sanctuary / parking lot
Parking lot hosts assist only at peak attendance periods. First session is March 7 – May 30.
Sign up for a date and time that fits your schedule.
We ask that you consider signing up for 5 times over the March – May period.