More Than a Welcome. A Place to Belong.

The dictionary defines hospitality as the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. I see hospitality as being friendly to those you know and to those you don’t know. Going that extra step to help someone if they have that “lost” look on their face, or need help to get to the sanctuary, even picking up an item that fell from their arms. When you see a smile coming from them or a laugh because you took the time to talk to them that is my definition of hospitality. Honestly, extending God’s grace is my passion.

Several years ago, I was asked by Pastor Jayne to focus my energy on hospitality systems that would help us make sure everyone experienced the love of Jesus when they visited. If this is something you would enjoy, we would love to have you join the hospitality team. It is fun working with great people that you get to know on a more personal and closer level. Hospitality teams work 4 weekends then have 2 months off. Seeing the people coming into the church on Sunday morning being greeted at the parking lot first and then at the front doors and then again at the Sanctuary brings me great joy. Our greeters are also making sure our church looks tidy and welcoming.

It goes beyond what words could ever express what I get from volunteering in hospitality especially when I see someone looking for a little bit of extra help or someone in the same position I was in a few years ago as a first-time visitor. Just know, if you join the hospitality team, you can make all the difference on what their next hour is going to be like at St. Andrews.

If you are interested in joining the Hospitality Team at St. Andrew's, click HOSPITALITY for more information.

In His Service,

Robert Hasselbach, Hospitality Leader/Greeter

St. Andrew's United Methodist Church

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