Operation Welcome
A Welcoming In Ministry
Operation Welcome is an initiative of our Welcoming In Pillar designed to reach newcomers who live within one mile of Lake Ridge Baptist Church. Working with a list of new (relatively speaking) residents to the area, in teams of two we visit these newcomers and offer a small package of information welcoming them in to the area. The visit is a follow-up to a large postcard sent by postal mail to welcome them to the neighborhood.
On average, 35-50 families move to within one mile of Lake Ridge Baptist Church each month. The visits are short (approximately 2-3 minutes long). The monthly assignments are given on the second Saturday of each month. Teams will receive a list of a few names and addresses and packets of information to hand out. Some teams make their visits on that day and some choose to make them later in the weekend or on a weeknight.
Other team members meet the Thursday or Friday beforehand to prepare the welcome bags with all material needed.