Comments on: Super Ninja Greeters http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/ Stumbling through my walk with Christ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:10:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: curtismchale http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-310 curtismchale Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:33:33 +0000 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-310 h22g: That sucks. I wouldn't want to be centred out either. In our church we often get told to say hi to someone around you for us though it is often hard to get people to sit back in the seats as you end up talking to those near you. If it could work like that I suppose it is great. h22g:

That sucks. I wouldn’t want to be centred out either. In our church we often get told to say hi to someone around you for us though it is often hard to get people to sit back in the seats as you end up talking to those near you. If it could work like that I suppose it is great.

]]> By: h22g http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-309 h22g Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:45:48 +0000 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-309 One church I visited had the visitors sit in the pew while the congregation stood, walked around and greeted them. I felt too conspicuous and as I have an usual last name, many couldn't handle it. Later, the minister told everyone to say hello to those around them and the woman in front of me turned, looked sour and said, "Hello whatever-your-name-is." My perfect idea of a church is one where someone would come sit by me, point out what the church can offer me (appropriate Sunday School classes and other groups), and generally act like they like me. One church I visited had the visitors sit in the pew while the congregation stood, walked around and greeted them. I felt too conspicuous and as I have an usual last name, many couldn’t handle it. Later, the minister told everyone to say hello to those around them and the woman in front of me turned, looked sour and said, “Hello whatever-your-name-is.” My perfect idea of a church is one where someone would come sit by me, point out what the church can offer me (appropriate Sunday School classes and other groups), and generally act like they like me.

]]> By: jason77 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-301 jason77 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:26:42 +0000 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-301 let everything flow naturally let everything flow naturally

]]> By: MK http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-296 MK Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:20:36 +0000 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-296 I'm a bit like you on that first time thing, i like to be left alone a bit, it's a bit intimidating when people are suddenly all over you. I’m a bit like you on that first time thing, i like to be left alone a bit, it’s a bit intimidating when people are suddenly all over you.

]]> By: curtismchale http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-294 curtismchale Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:09:43 +0000 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-294 Missy: I too think that others, not just the designated greeter, need to talk to new people. Thanks for the alternate perspective. Missy:
I too think that others, not just the designated greeter, need to talk to new people. Thanks for the alternate perspective.

]]> By: missy http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-293 missy Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:16:39 +0000 http://struggleswithfaith.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/super-ninja-greeters/#comment-293 Personally, I like to be fussed over when I am visiting, but that's just me. You wouldn't believe how many times we've visited a church only to be completely ignored. The greeter thing doesn't really count to me though. I think it's imperative that regular folks go out of their way to welcome you. Coffee after the service would be wonderful!! A time to hang out and ask questions, and then the next week you can put a name to at least a couple of faces. That kind of thing makes a big difference, to me at least. Personally, I like to be fussed over when I am visiting, but that’s just me. You wouldn’t believe how many times we’ve visited a church only to be completely ignored. The greeter thing doesn’t really count to me though. I think it’s imperative that regular folks go out of their way to welcome you. Coffee after the service would be wonderful!! A time to hang out and ask questions, and then the next week you can put a name to at least a couple of faces. That kind of thing makes a big difference, to me at least.

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