This Sunday we're going to do something special. We have new neighbors literally on either side of St. John's, one in the lot just to the east of the church, one just to the west of the parsonage. Careen and I have already met both, of course, but the church itself hasn't said hello. This is an important step. I imagine moving in right next to a church makes people wonder a little. What's it going to be like? Will weird people forever be knocking on our door and peering over our fence? We're going to turn that expectation on its head. Yes, we're knocking on your door one time, but it's to deliver a welcome basket.
In keeping with our new focus on evangelism (showing people the goodness of God through our words and actions) we're stocking these welcome baskets with homemade things...reflections of who we are. The point isn't just the goodies, it's to make a connection. You never know what item might touch our neighbors, sparking familiarity.
We're accepting all kinds of things: food (baked goods, garden produce, condiments, etc.), drink, dishcloths, flowers...whatever you do, if it fits in a basket we'll put it in there! We're set to distribute these this Sunday. You could bring your item to church on Sunday or drop it by the parsonage before, either way. Help us fill these baskets for our neighbors!
--Pastor Dave (pastordave@geneseelutheranparish.org)
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