[Gamecock]

***At my church we have on going programs teaching members how to make visitors welcome and want to come back.***

What ever happened to a firm shake of the hand, a sincere smile and a "glad to see you, what can I tell you about this church?"

Of course in the old days visitors would ask about what the church teaches (doctrine). Now that doctrine has gone out the window members tell visitors about the cutting edge Hula Service or that the coffee bar is the best in town.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

I almost thought your link was another joke from The Holy Observer. Sadly, it wasn't. But it's worth repeating.

HULA, ETC.

Grrr...

Did you ever see "Westworld" with Yul Brenner?

Sometimes Saddleback reminds me of Westworld.

I agree with Wmfights that all our churches need to be welcoming, but not at the expense of sound doctrine.

A few years ago my widowed mother moved to a new area and went to the local Presbyterian church. She felt she was practically ignored and so she didn't return. She went to another Presbyterian church and was warmly welcomed. She's there this morning.

But "Dietyworld" or "BigKahunaworld" is not what we're supposed to be offering on Sunday mornings.