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CONNECTING POINTS | FALL 2017FIRST IMPRESSIONSBY WENDY GERBRANDT, FIRST IMPRESSIONS COORDINATORLove one another. It’s a commandthat Jesus told us several times.CLA’s First Impressions team is made up of people whopractice this command as they serve our church on Sundaymornings and other large gatherings. Greeters provide awarm welcome to those entering services. Ushers help peoplefind seats and collect the offering. The Guest Servicesteam answers questions and helps people. But there is somuch more.I love working with a team that does more than justsmile. I have watched greeters welcome many into services,but there are moments when I see them stand aside withsomeone, listen to their story and pray over them. I have satwith ushers that have told me they love serving the samesection every Sunday; they love learning the names of thosethat sit in their section and being intentional in getting toknow their stories. They celebrate the victories in their livesand are there to pray when their weeks have been hard.Ushers are using their God-given gifts to love, support andencourage their brothers and sisters in Jesus, and share thelove of Jesus with those who don’t know Him yet. They arejoining God in transforming lives.We have wonderful first responders that attend CLA.After a draining week, they are still willing to respond ifthere is a crisis on a Sunday morning. Unknown to many inthe church, our police officers, RCMP members and othersrespond on Sundays to deal with people that are agitatedor causing a safety crisis. In the event of a medical emergency,they provide greatly needed intervention until anambulance can arrive. We are so blessed at CLA to havethese men and women serving our church family.At Guest Services, it can get chaotic on a busy Sunday.I am so thankful for those who exercise their gifts of administrationand hospitality. After dealing with upset people,lost children, medical crises and many registrationsfor events, I always try to remember to tell the team howgrateful I am for their time and commitment. One of thevolunteers responded with, “Why are you thanking me?I’m serving here because I love it and God has called me. Ilove volunteering here.”From our Guest Services team, to our team that callsevery person that fills out a connect card, to those whovolunteer at our Welcome to Church Party, our volunteerswork hard to show love and care to those who are new toour church family. Joining God in transforming lives on aSunday and throughout the week. Growing in their gifts asthey serve their church family. I am thankful for each memberof our First Impressions team.30
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