“KEEP ON LOVING EACH OTHER AS BROTHERS. DO NOT FORGET TO ENTERTAIN STRANGERS, FOR BY SO DOING SOME PEOPLE HAVE ENTERTAINED ANGELS WITHOUT KNOWING IT.” -- HEBREWS 13; 1-3 Importance of Hospitality

Why do visitors come to church? Looking for deeper meaning Suffering from a life crisis Because their spouse/parent made them Because they want their children to be raised in the church

First impressions Formed in the first 7 seconds of arrival Remainder of experience reflects The “hair in the bathtub” scenario

“WE ARE THEREFORE CHRIST’S AMBASSADORS, AS THOUGH GOD WERE MAKING HIS APPEAL THROUGH US.” --2 CORINTHIANS 5:20

So, how do we do that?

Current Sanctuary and Narthex New Sanctuary N We want to BUILD RELATIONSHIPS! How? CLC Children’s Education North Building Adult Ed and Nursery New Sanctuary and Narthex Connector Could you help me find the nursery please? Where is children’s Sunday school? I was trying to find Full Court worship?

Improvements we are making Increase shuttle service usage Predict parking flow patterns with north lot opening Mark all visitor, special needs, handicap and hi efficiency spots Ensure seamless flow of hospitality between parking lot and building. Allow more spaces to be available for visitors Determine a flow for parking and utilize signage and hosts to implement Allows spaces to be more visible Ensures welcome within first seven seconds

Parking Lot Ministry

Role of Parking Lot Host Greet with a friendly smile Direct the flow of traffic using flag Wear fun yellow vest or jacket

Then and Now Solo volunteer job On a continual basis In various locations Sign up once a month Longevity challenging Orange vests Part of hospitality ministry Only as needed In prime traffic flow locations Sign up by your schedule Part of a new fellowship Yellow vests Ministry constantly requiring feedback and growth.

Where do I go on Sundays? You’ll receive an the week before reminding you of your volunteer time. Meet your team captain at the south lot welcome kiosk10 minutes before your shift begins (9:15, 10:30) for assignments Walkie Talkies/ flags help Vests and jackets located in the south hallway sanctuary

How do I sign up? Visit our website at under new sanctuary / parking lotwww.cumc.com Parking lot hosts assist only at peak attendance periods. First session is March 7 – May 30. Sign up for a date and time that fits your schedule. We ask that you consider signing up for 5 times over the March – May period.

Thank you for your time!