The Pastor and security team are aware.
Again, its early on. There might be a reasonable explanation for who they were and why they were there.
But before it got too late, and given that tomorrow is Sunday, I felt it was worth sharing it just in case someone else out there has had something similar happen.
If you see anyone suspicious, I say follow them as they leave. (But then, I have stalker instincts.)
Unless the men are members of your congregation there is NO reasonable explanation. None. Would any one of us go to a mosque or church of another faith and ask those questions? No.
I'd want someone guarding the church at night too. What if they slip in during the night when nobody is around?
Indeed. Arab Christians fresh off the boat might want to explore local churches. Being unfamiliar with the non-traditional layout of many American churches, they can be forgiven for wanting a map. Give them what they want, hand them a guest card to fill out, then call them and schedule a home visit. If they are honest, you may gain a family or two in your congregation. If they are lying, you will know as soon as you conduct the follow-up, and you can react accordingly.
Move the children’s area.