How to Welcome a Newcomer in Church or anywhere

Smile and welcome a newcomer in your church

We all have been a new person in a group and remember how we felt. Let's review the things we can do to make a newcomer feel welcome at church or anywhere.

Instructions

1. 

   Approach a new person to welcome them. Do not wait for them to come to you. If you extend your hand to welcome them with a smile, the newcomer will instantly feel comfortable.

2. Introduce yourself to the new person and repeat your name a couple of times while you are talking to them and learning their name. Find out a little about them and tell them a little about you. Just enough so they know they can approach you about a subject they might have an interest in also.

3. If you know anyone nearby, invite them over to meet the newcomer. Don't do too many introductions since that might be overwhelming for the newcomer.

4. Offer beverage or food if appropriate. If it is going to be served later, let them know of the plan for that. Ask them to join you for that refreshment later.Offer to serve them too.

5. Before they leave let them know you will be looking forward to seeing them again the next time they visit. Welcoming a newcomer can really make an uneasy time so much better.