I Love My ChurchSample

One night after church, my friend Clayton and I went to grab some pizza and catch up. That night, in a conversation with our server, I was reminded of an important principle.

We asked our server if she went to church anywhere, and she said no. We then told her we would love for her to come to NewSpring, and she lit up and said, "Oh wow, someone else invited me there too!"

Clayton then pointed to me and said, "That's the pastor."

She replied, "Oh yeah, I remember you. I came one time about six years ago and you were wearing a T-shirt that said, 'God is watching you download that porn!’"

I laughed and told her I remembered wearing that shirt. I asked her if did she not come back because the shirt offended her. She replied, "Oh no, the shirt didn't bother me at all. In fact, I thought it was funny. The reason I did not come back is that I didn't have anyone who would come with me."

So many people in this world feel all alone, and they would come to church if we made the effort to not just invite them but to bring them — just like Andrew did for Peter and Philip did for Nathaniel.

It is impossible to be connected to Christ and not care about the people He cared about. Jesus will honor our faith when we go all out and do whatever it takes to bring people to a place where they can meet Him. Who will you bring to church this week?