While visiting friends last spring, Mary and I were invited to worship at a Presbyterian church. Our friends were active and enthusiastic members, and their invitation reminded me of an old truth — that far and away the most important vehicle for having people visit your church is a personal invitation from a friend or family member. Nothing else comes close.
The church was lovely, lively, large and full, the sermon thoughtful and concise. After worship, people near us made us feel quite welcome. And, as it was a youth and graduation Sunday, two dozen teenagers stood on the platform for recognition, several for baptism.
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