The Unlikeliest Guests
Author: Pastor Mitch Williams
September 24, 2020
There she sat, one of many guests we had at our very first outdoor
church service. Though she knew no one, Isabel had the courage to
attend. She told me, “Pastor, I have been looking for a church and now I
found one.” But how she found us is quite remarkable.
In
an effort to purge some of our Sabbath School rooms, we were selling
various things and placed an ad on Facebook Marketplace. Isabel
responded and showed up with her two little children. After purchasing
several items, she asked our office manager, Cheri, "What is this
place?"
Cheri responded, “We are a church.”
“In fact,” Cheri added, “we are beginning our very first worship service
this Sabbath, since the pandemic began … please join us for Outdoor
Church!” Isabel replied, “You know what, I’ve been looking for a church,
and the moment I walked upon the grounds of this place, I felt a
certain peace. I knew it was a special place. I will come to church!”
On
Sabbath, Isabel was there, and was surrounded by many church members
who befriended her. She even completed a “Connect Card” and indicated
her desire to be baptized!
Another family, also
first-time guests this last Sabbath, said they wanted to make The Hill
their home church. What makes this even more amazing is that this
particular family are members of the Catholic church. This family also
said they appreciated the warmth and love of the church, and the truth
of the Word.
As our church has reopened, we can
see the Lord bringing people who want to know Him better and join His
church. May we continue to be a church that is loving and active in
receiving guests. And may we also not be ashamed to invite people to His
church. Jesus is coming soon!
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