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What The Bible Says Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice

What The Bible Says Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice

What The Bible Says Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice

What The Bible Says Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice

What The Bible Says Good Samaritan's Penny Pulpit by Pastor Ed Rice

By Melissa Dykes So I can't upload the 30-min video I just did breaking down what I feel is an oft overlooked theme linking Matrix...Short Film: I Wanna Show You Something…

We've all had the experience of attending a new church where we don't know anyone. It can be intimidating whether the church is small or large. You're the new person, and everyone seems to know each other and gravitate into groups before or after church, so you might just slip in and out on a Sunday morning unnoticed. Many people have done this for years and miss the joys of fellowshipping and serving with fellow believers.When I took a survey to see how churches might address the issue of overlooked people, few had any suggestions of what their church was doing beyond having friendly greeters. While the central purpose of attending church is to worship and hear the Word preached, it's also a means of connecting with other members of the church family. When people don't sense a welcoming atmosphere or feel overlooked, they'll usually leave. Some people even become adverse to church entirely because of a bad experience or a church that feels cliquey or unfriendly. Others will keep searching and hopefully ultimately realize they need to also make an effort to become connected.Let's look at how the church, and we as congregants, can recognize the overlooked people in our churches and help them feel welcome and valued.Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/Keith Lance?

From an overlooked part of France and a Mexican beach resort to a classic college town, I have compiled my travel recommendations for 2024.

I want to say a word on behalf of a sometimes overlooked category of ministry. I refer to the Baptist pastor who maintains a sense of God's calling to ministry and serves God and people faithfully, month by month, year...The post Still a high and holy calling    appeared first on Baptist News Global.

Forget a beach vacation this winter. Instead, plan a trip to one of the following three places.