GREETINGReflecting God’s

Embrace

PURPOSE

Conveying the belief that our church finds everyone to be special to God and therefore to us.

GREETING GUIDELINES

• Arrive 30 minutes before the service begins. If you are not familiar with the building, arrive earlier to get the lay of the land. You will want to be able to offer guests directions to the Fellowship Hall and Sunday School classes.

• Wear a member badge and a greeter badge. Greeter badges are located on the lower area of the name tag boards.

GREETING GUIDELINESOutside Greeters

• Outside greeters stand at portico by the circular driveway facing Bluebonnet Street. Outside greeters should use the wheelchair to aid impaired guests or members if needed. Remember that the chair wheels must be in the locked position before a person sits down and before they exit

from the chair. Extra chairs are available in the chapel closet if a person needs to take the chair into the sanctuary.

GREETING GUIDELINESInside Greeters

• Inside greeters stand at the doors to the Narthex. Encourage all those entering to retrieve a nametag.

Nametags assist greeters in identifying those who may not have received a nametag. Greeters should encourage guests to visit the information desk and sign the guest book. Assisting the guest to the Welcome Desk offers an opportunity to link the guest with another member and enhance the welcoming efforts. Attempt to welcome guests again during the “Passing of the Peace” portion in service.

GREETING GUIDELINES

Inside greeting…

GREETING GUIDELINES

• Greet everyone entering church and leave them with the perception of being the most important person you met today. • Be observant for those needing directions or

assistance.

• Acknowledge those leaving after church and wish them a good day or a blessed day.

GREETING GUIDELINES

Passing the peace…

GREETING GUIDELINES

Welcoming our visitors….

GREETING GUIDELINES

• Be alert to those parking in guest or first-time

visitor slots. If possible, outside greeters should escort these folks to the greeters at the entry doors and introduce them so they can be referred to the Welcome Desk.

GREETING GUIDELINES

• Greeters should remain in position until the

last car has entered the parking lot. If possible, sit towards the back of the sanctuary and be on the lookout for late arrivals.

THANK YOU

You are APPRECIATED! Greeters have an important impact on our church. If you are unable to greet on “your” Sunday, please find a substitute.

SANCTUARY ANGEL

After the last service, the Sanctuary Angel checks the sanctuary and does the following:

• Straighten up the books and other items in the pews• Pick up all trash left and dispose of it in trash can located at the Welcome Desk• Pick up all bulletins and other papers and puts them on the ushers podium outside the sanctuary doors for recycling.• Contacts the Welcome Committee chair if unable to fulfill their assigned day.

NEW MEMBER PHOTOGRAPHER

• After the service, take photos of new members with the church camera located on the wall, left of the door, in the Sound Room.

• Sharon will print out the photos for you or an office volunteer (currently Nita Winslet) to put on the bulletin board with their name.

• If the Pastors have not done so, ask the new member to fill out the New Member Information Form and put the copy in the “New Member Box” in the workroom and put the original form and camera in Sharon Pehl’s box.

ASSISTING AT THE WELCOME DESK

New Members should receive a white Welcome Package from the Welcome Desk upon joining. • Guide the new members around the church to familiarize them with the lay of

the land.• Extend and Invitation to Coffee by giving them a form.• If after the first service or Sunday School class offer them coffee or donuts in the Fellowship Hall.• Review the Sunday School class offerings and assist with a choice.• Review the Bible Studies Sign-Up sheet and various opportunities for new members to become involved.

NEW MEMBER FOLLOW UP

The copy of the New Member Form will alert Jack Kennedy (or other) to email pastors, the Lay Leader (initiates welcome call ), Paul Ruppenthal (assembles name tag), Marti Pogue, Chair Of Welcoming, (writes welcoming notes) and any other individuals requesting to be contacted when a new member joins.

NEW MEMBER PACKET CONTENTS

• Pastor Ellen’s Welcoming Letter• Paul Sullivan’s Finance Letter• A current Upper Room• A current Messenger newsletter• A Place For You brochure with current literature about Sunday School classes, Breakout, music ministries, Bible Studies, Coffee with the Pastor and others.• A layout map of the church• A list of current lay leadership and staff• Church Directory• A current budget• A current 2013 pledge card

If you are unable to complete your assigned day at the Welcoming Desk, please find a replacement for the day.