The Welcome MatT ministry could use YOU as a team member in many ways: greeter, computer input, or contacting visitors or All Saints members.

Please see Susan Selvaggio if you are ready to become a Welcome MatT Team Member!

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20

The Apostle Paul recognized the importance of each individual of the body of Christ in ministry. Each of us at All Saints is also an ambassador for Christ. We are here to represent Christ to all people who join us in worship.

"...And if any one will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake of the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town, Mat. 10:14

Sin and brokenness are everywhere. We must always remember that the people who come through our doors may have the "dust" of life that they need to shake off. A warm greeting and caring spirit may be what they need.

"...But Esau ran to meet his brother Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept Genesis 33:4

We have the opportunity to share with all that enter God's house that this place is a safe space. Our struggles and conflicts in life are put beside us here and here we indeed receive God's forgiveness. Your Esau-like actions may be the inspiration one needs to feel God's love.

"...for this my son was dead, and is alive again, he was lost, and now is found. " Luke 15:24, the Parable of the Prodigal son

It is not uncommon in a church community for members to seem lost. Part of the mission of the Welcome MatT ministry is to care for and seek out those who are lost among our congregation. Notice when people are absent. Call those whom you have not seen in a while and check in on them.

“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and who welcomes me, welcomes not me but the one who sent me.” Mark 9:37

 Like the theme verse, Jesus makes his message clear that the way we welcome one another should be the same way we would welcome the Lord. Jesus reminds us of the importance of the children. Whatever the needs of the children are, we are called to serve them, for they are the future oft the church and the next generation of disciples.

“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” Matthew 10:40

This verse is the theme for the work of Welcome MatT. Our goal is to welcome every person who comes into All Saints, whether a first-timer or long timer, in the same way we would welcome the Father.