Romans 12:9-13; Hebrews 13:1-2; Psalm 100:1-5; James 1:22; Ephesians 4:1-3; Ephesians 1:15-17
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Hospitality is the work of the whole church. In this lesson, we will use what we learned in Lessons 1-5 and think about a guest's visit from start to finish.
Ministry leaders will meet with their ministries on October 21 to teach the lesson and create a plan to present on October 28. Together, we will make a simple hospitality plan for David's Temple that tells us what to do, who will help, and when each step should happen.
One-hour workshop
10 minutes
Review Lessons 1-5
15 minutes
Talk about a guest's visit
25 minutes
Make our hospitality plan
10 minutes
Agree on the plan and choose the next step
Lesson 1: Loving Strangers
Make room for people outside our normal circle.
Lesson 2: Entering Worship
Prepare our hearts and help others get ready to worship.
Lesson 3: During Worship
Remove things that keep people from hearing God's Word.
Lesson 4: After Worship
Put God's Word into action through service.
Lesson 5: Follow Up
Keep caring through prayer, giving, and contact.
A protocol is a clear plan that tells people what to do in the same situation. Our first hospitality plan will be a draft that we can test and improve.
Work in a small group. Choose a leader, a writer, a timekeeper, and a speaker. Review each lesson, see the visit through a guest's eyes, make the plan, and agree on the next step.
Personal preparation
Take a moment with each question before class. Your responses stay private and are saved only on this device.
Closing prayer
Lord, help us welcome strangers and care for every guest. Help us follow the plan we made together. May our actions show your love. Amen.
