He visited the SDA church and this happened

A non-Adventist shared his experience when he visited a SDA church in the US.

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[dexterjones]

I have visited sda churches and not been welcomed on more than one occasion. From the first time that it happened to me, I decided to make myself a committee of one and welcome unfamiliar faces in my sda church. It has been a pleasure to meet new people, show interest in them, answer any questions, and to tell them about our services. As a teacher in Sabbath School it became the identity of our entire class. Many souls have been won by a smile and a warm welcome. The blessings flow both ways.

[jeanbrunomartin]

I've been a Seventh Day Adventist for 21 years now. The one thing I can still remember is the welcome I got on my first visit. I can clearly remember the gentleman saying to me "Jesus needs soldiers like you". There's definitely room for improvement in different churches. I've experienced no welcoming in some churches but that didn't discourage me from staying in the church "...for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day." (2 Timothy 1:12)

[susankane]

The person who said this visitor came at the time for Divine Worship service is correct. It is before SS starts that there are greeters at the door, who give out the Bulletin and welcome everyone. At Worship Service, the atmosphere becomes more reverent and focused on hymns, the sermon and offerings. My Church is a very friendly and welcoming Church and we make sure that if there is pot luck, we treat the visitors as our special guests. This man needs to attend Sabbath School and the Divine Service, and get a better sense of how we conduct our entire Service. I’m glad he at least learned that Saturday not Sunday is the true Bible Sabbath. Let’s pray for him🙏🏼

[Drfresh]

SDA churches need to improve in hospitality as a whole. But when it comes to their message? More solid than the finest gold. This is why I became Adventist. Their message is harmonious and perfectly in line with the Bible.

[ofeliasanchez]

What a lesson to shake us and wake us up!! Praise God for José and God's word presentes properly.

[winniemukasa]

Thank God he came out curious. He is triggered to know more about SDA.
May the Holy spirit see him thru this journey of wanting to know about the church 🙏🏽

[SkyBlue-lemn]

Thank you for sharing this video. Praying for my Seventh-day brothers and sisters all over the world. ❤

[chattinglifestyle]

Brothers and sisters, we need to be intentional in our witness and not miss the opportunity to welcome someone! I remember when I was in high school I had invited a friend to church. When I got to church someone sat behind me who in my peripheral vision looked like my friend. I turned around and realized it was a visitor. I welcomed her and talked after church and invited her to our house for lunch. She told us at lunch that this is the third time she came to an Adventist church and in previous times no one talked with her! She had said to herself, if no one talks with me this time either I am not coming back. (she grew up in the faith but married someone who was not a Christian and was trying to get back to church). She is still at that church 30+ years later and a leader in the church.

[papflower]

I became SDA early 2024 . I knew SDA were unfriendly having been to quite a few churches visiting over the years. I went to one 26 years ago with my 2 kindergarten aged children and NO ONE spoke to us even though I sat in sabbath school with my children. I left straight after that and thought nothing has changed.

I spoke to my now pastor about the experience I had with my children and said "how many people are lost because we are unfriendly and turn them away".

26 years later, and aged 60 years back in 2022, I decided when wanting to go I wasn't going there to make friends but I was going there to learn about Jesus. That's all that mattered.

I attended church with my mother back in 2022 and 6 people out of 40 were friendly and came and said hello and small talk. I said to my mother "what's wrong with these people they're friendly".

So 2 years later here I am an SDA and I make sure I speak to any stranger to make them feel welcome as I know all too well the coldness.

They have actually done a survey on why SDA are unfriendly and the result was they are too focused on studying the bible and not displaying christlike character.

Food for thought because it's actually turning people away. Turned me away for 46 years, but thankfully the holy spirit impressed upon me to try again.

Be friendly to visitors. They could even be an angel!

🙋‍♀️🙏🦘

[KarlaBedminister]

In the Caribbean we focus on new comers or visitors before, during and after service especially in small congregations. We call them by name and record when they visit each time. The leaders speak to them and members swarm around them to thank them for their presence and invite them back. They get food, etc. and are invited to members' homes and church activities.

[bernieyparraguirre]

Great post, learned lesson of hospitality to be improved in SDA Churches.
Good enough, the pastor do his part for Jesus. Praise God.

[victorharry]

Wonderful job brother Lawrence. I had a bad day but when I noticed that you are always encouraging the SDA brethren I had no choice but to listen and viewing the Video.

[vernabeckford]

I am a Seventh Day Adventist Church member. I've been to Seventh-day Adventist Church, where I see no one to welcome me. But I've also been to SDA Church, where I've been welcome properly. I hope this gentleman try another SDA in the future.

[Kunoichi]

Wow, i really appreciate that guy's honesty on his biases and first impression. We're not very good with visitors.
I hope the Holy Spirit continues to lead and guide him. ❤

[martharios]

I have been an Adventist since a child, as an adult I attended an African American church. They quoted the 4th commandment at the beginning of the worship service, I feel this is very important so that visitors know why we are there on Saturday

[desmondlambert]

Listening to him make me realize that we still have alot of work to do because there is alot of people out there that don't know about the sabbath

[MythicGuard]

I praise God for His Holy Spirit for touching him and bringing him this conviction. May many more learn the truth about the Sabbath. It is the 4th commandment and will be the test for the last days.
Thank you bro for sharing and God bless you. ❤🙏🏼🙌🏼

[GrantLeitma]

David made some good points and having a greeter or greeters at the door of the church is extremely important!

[donbruce]

God bless you brother.. may Holy Spirit be with you and guide you to the truth..

[guidemanzunzu]

Interesting story David. Praying for you to go back to this Adventist church and become a member. God bless.