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St. Andrew's UMC Receives Hospitality Award
Baton Rouge—St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge, has been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) here as an official “Welcoming Congregation.”
“Welcoming Congregations” are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meets criteria including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. The recognition program is part of a larger effort launched in late 2000 by UMCom, the denomination’s communications agency, to use modern technology and the common language of television to spread the Good News of Christ to a world in need.
“We are pleased that our congregation is a part of this welcoming effort by our denomination and its members. We are excited about St. Andrew’s being recognized as a “Welcoming Congregation.” Our Evangelism team has given great leadership in this area of welcoming guests to our community of faith. This is not just an award but more of a life-style for our congregation,” reports Rev. Larry O’Dell.
“Open hearts, open minds, open doors” is the theme of the denominational effort, the centerpiece which is a series of national cable TV advertising, supplemented by regional and local church participation. The overall aim of the effort is to invite people, particularly those between 25 and 54 years old, to enter into connection with the Christian community as they seek meaning and purpose in their lives.
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church is located at 17510 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70817.
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