HOSPITALITY
MINISTRY
The goal of the
Hospitality Ministry is to show the love of
Christ to our guests and welcome them in such a way that they
would want to return.
The most valuable
earthly possession a person can have is a warm, supportive
friendship. People without relationships are miserable people,
but relationships cannot be purchased. They arise from our
innermost needs, grounded in our God-given ability to love and
care for others. A growing, healthy church nurtures healthy
relationships.
The Bible suggests several attributes found in a ministry of
hospitality. A focus on the needs of others rather than on one’s
own is exemplified in the stories of Abraham and the three
visitors (Genesis 18), the Shunammite woman (II Kings 4:8-37),
and the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). A willingness to share
whatever one has, even if it is meager, is demonstrated in the
widow of Zarephath (I Kings 17), the little boy with a lunch
(John 6:9), and the disciples from Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32).
A loving heart-seeking relationship is exemplified by Mary (Luke
10:38) and in Simon’s home (Luke 7:36-50). Courage to risk
developing relationships is seen in Abigail (I Samuel 25) and in
Rahab (Joshua 2).
The Hospitality Ministry Involves:
Greeting Members and
Visitors
Assisting Visitors in completing Visitor Cards
Determining any special needs of our Members
Providing Information about the church
Serving refreshments after service or at church events
Planning special events as directed by the Pastor
Duties of the
Hospitality Team
The ministry to which a person is called when he or she becomes
a member of the hospitality team will include the following
duties:
1. Study and preparation. Development of a deeper
understanding of Christian hospitality and the supporting skills
requires study in a small support group. The hospitality team
should meet once a quarter. It is important to spend time in
caring for one another and in spiritual nurturing through Bible
study and prayer in order to be able to really love and care for
others.
2. Taking care of visitors. Organize a system for
visitor hospitality which will provide follow-up for their needs
as appropriate. It also means contacting each visitor,
listening to each man and woman, and doing the things they need
and expect in order to feel cared for by our congregation.
3. Caring for new members. There is a special need
for a system of hospitality for prospective and new members, as
well as members with special needs, which will integrate them
into the fellowship of the church. This may take many forms and
may overlap to some extent with other activities in our
congregation. It could include a new member class, home Bible
study groups, a special fellowship dinner for new members once
or twice a year, visitation and personal ministry, or the
assignment of a special friend or “spiritual helper.”
4. Coordination. We will promote and cooperate
with efforts to encourage social fellowship among church members
as a whole.
5.
Food & Beverages. We will be be available to plan
meals for all-church events. This ministry seeks to
involve as many people as possible to facilitate and create
meals. We provide for these meals: baptisms, special
events, and coffee and cookies after most services.
We could be asked to serve Hospitality at
the request of other ministries, or at church-wide events such
as Family Life, Women of Wisdom, Baptisms, etc.
How
do you spell hospitality?
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H |
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Honor GOD as our leader |
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O |
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Offering help to our
members and guests |
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S |
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Service with a smile |
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P |
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Praising GOD |
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I |
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In GOD we trust |
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T |
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Tell others about GOD |
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A |
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Ask GOD Matthew 7:7 |
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L |
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Loyalty is the best
policy |
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I |
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I will obey GOD |
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T |
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Trust GOD |
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Y |
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Yes GOD loves us |
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