Regular Sunday Worship 9:00am
Building B Sanctuary
Evangelism Ministry
Evangilism/Welcome Center
We are in the process of creating a very visible WELCOME CENTER as you enter the sanctuary.
Why you ask? We want to make sure that folks new and old can stop by for a Worship Bulletin (large and small print); sign a visitor card, ask questions
Richard Rohr’s Daily Devotional (3/19/25) wrote an excellent devotional, “Welcoming the Stranger” Hospitality: A Holy Practice: It speaks directly to WHY have a Welcome Center
“Hospitality is at the heart of Christian life, drawing from God’s grace and reflecting God’s graciousness. In hospitality we respond to the welcome that God has offered and replicate that welcome in the world. …the practice of hospitality is biblically, historically and theologically…significant.” (click here for full text)
We want the WELCOME CENTER to be a visual expression of who CELC is and believes themselves to be. Paraphrasing Rohr’s writing: When the church works to be a welcoming place we learn how to lament, celebrate and learn together and this can lead to healing and wholeness. We want to be a reflection and witness of Christ’s love, and it helps us all strengthen our relationships with one another. (Rohr)
CONSIDER JOINING THE EVALGELISM TEAM BY VOLUNTEERING to be a Greeter, Usher, or Welcome Center Host. You can contact Sandy Gabel, Judy Turnen or Carol Moonan for more information.
Evangelism Volunteer Opportunities
You are invited to volunteer for specific ways to welcome visitors and newcomers on Sunday Mornings to help be the friendly, welcoming church we want to be to all who find us. For more information talk to Sandy Gabel (at the Welcome Table in March) or contact via the church directory.
Welcome Table Greeters:
Prior to Sunday morning worship, sit at the Welcome Table to greet guests, give out welcome brochures/visitor cards, take signups for name tags. You can pick one Sunday or pick a whole month to volunteer. You will need to arrive by 8:30 a.m. Contact Sandy Gabel
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Written Communications:
Join Judy Turnen to write personal notes and send cards and special greetings especially at Lent and Advent to our CELC family. Contact Judy Turnen to volunteer.
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Parking Lot Greeters:
While weather stays good (not too hot, too cold, or too windy!) be an outside greeter. You can perhaps spot newcomers and visitors as they arrive, and offer help. Pick a Sunday, with special needs for Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday and other holy holiday events. Contact Sandy Gabel to volunteer.
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Official Greeters/Ushers:
Needed every Sunday and for special Lent/Advent season events. You will be given guidelines. Contact Carol Moonan to volunteer.