Another thing I love about this church family is our friendliness and our eager desire to welcome people into our midst.
The immediate love and warmth that you offer to people who are looking for a church home is refreshing and encouraging.
I have had the luxury over the years of visiting various churches (including some in this very community) and none of them are friendlier than the Northside Church of Christ.
I have been amazed at the number of churches that I have visited where people pay little attention to you, offer no welcome, provide little assistance and exhibit no delight in your attendance.
If people are looking for anonymity then there are many options for them.
But this church is not one of them.
If you are a visitor this morning and you want to duck in and out without being noticed then this congregation will be a disappointment to you.

But if you are looking for a community of warmth and acceptance you have found the right place.

At this congregation, you will be:

• Warmly welcomed when you walk in the door;
• Given helpful directions where to go for classes and worship;
• Greeted by those who care about you;
• Given information about the programs and ministries we offer;
• Encouraged to return and become a part of the great things that are going on here.

In addition, we have a committee of people who are committed to making all of our visitors feel welcome and to answer any questions that you might have.
It is their job to follow up with all first time visitors with a short, personal visit. At that visit our guests will be presented with a gift bag that includes information about our church and several nice gifts.
Our gift bags are our way of welcoming you to the family at Northside and to encourage your return.
Here you will be valued and appreciated.
You will be loved and encouraged.
You will be embraced and uplifted.
You may be looking for a church but we hope that you will find so much more.
You may be looking for a congregation, we hope that you find a community.
You may be looking for friends, we hope that you will find a family.
You may be looking for answers, we hope that you find the Answer, Jesus Christ.

Here we offer love.
We offer grace.
We offer acceptance.
We offer home.

We are building a community of faith, hope and love where people meet Jesus and learn to walk with Him.

Come and join us. We have been waiting for you.