How do we really welcome others into our lives and our congregation? What helps does the Bible offer to help us understand hospitality? How can we help our congregation view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ. This seven-session video based curriculum invites us to look beyond the 30-second television commercials produced by the United Methodist Church. Each session is comprised of a biblical study, discussion question, video segments, and practice lessons.
Seven Sessions are:
1. What is Welcoming?;
2. Classifieds: "Trying To Fill the Hole in the Soul";
3. Good Works: "Putting Faith Into Action";
4. Diversity: "Understanding What Unites Us";
5. Breaking News: "Coping With the Unexpected";
6. Rain: "Seeing God in the Everyday";
7. Love Letters: "Mending a Lost Relationship"
Recommended companion for this study: Igniting Ministry Planning Kit.