Why do you come to church? Think about the reasons you come to grow in the faith, worship God, learn the Bible, be part of the Body. Think about the experience of being welcomed, forgiven and saved. Think about times when you had the formative experiences that bring you to church each week. Every one of us knows people who have those same needs, hopes and desires and even if they don't know it, are just waiting for someone to invite them into the family.
Inviting people to church is not about forcing your beliefs or trying to build up the church. Inviting people to church is about sharing with others what is great in your life - even better than recommending a movie or a restaurant. Yet, much like these, not everyone we invite will come - at least on the first invite. You may have to invite ten people before one says yes, or even to invite the same person several times before they think you mean it. If they say no, there is nothing lost, but they know they are welcome. Christmas is an excellent time to offer an invitation, it may already be on their minds before you ask. Try to invite someone each week of the coming month - you may find yourself with a new brother or sister in Christ!
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