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Too often, though, congrega-
tions fail to show Christ’s love
to strangers, said many mem-
bers and leaders interviewed
by The Christian Chronicle.
“Most congrega-
tions are filled
with very pleasant
Christians who
are so enjoying
each other’s
company that
they often don’t
notice those who
visit their assem-
blies,” said Mark
A day at the dump
Ministry serves Honduras'
hardworking poor. 18
MOST EVERY CONGREGATION characterizes itsel as
welcoming. Guests don’t always see it that way.
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forced greeting period when
the worship leader asks every-
one to stand and welcome
those around them.
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When Sarah Stirman and
her family moved to the Dallas
area last summer, they visited
half a dozen
congregations.
At each, their
experience was
basically the same.
“Our family sat
alone and was
ignored before
service started.
If we were lucky,
we were greeted terry rush
during ‘shake and A sign at the Memorial Drive Blackwelder, a
church in Tulsa, Okla. Bible professor at
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University in Henderson, Tenn.
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A toothy precious moment at special-needs carnival
Luke Flanders grins as he holds a bunny at the 12th annual carnival for children with special needs organized by
the Brooks Avenue Church of Christ in Raleigh, N.C. More than 800 guests, 170 volunteers and dozens of vendors
and costumed characters — including "Wolfpack" mascots from nearby North Carolina State University — made
the recent carnival a huge success, said Melinda Oldham, who coordinates the church's special-needs ministry.
"The rain held off until 15 minutes after the carnival was over,"Oldham said."The Lord was all around."
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