It was late. The road was dark. We still had many miles to go. Suddenly, I spotted what we had been searching for- the luminous giant 'M' in the sky...the golden arches of McDonald's. We pulled off the highway and headed for that bright welcoming sign where we knew we could get a great cup of coffee. When I consider the astonishing fact that there are more United Methodist churches then there are McDonald's restaurants, it makes me wonder....what could we do to attract families toward the bright M of the United Methodist church? Could we:
be just as effective in our advertising as McDonald's are?
make our children's ministry spaces as welcoming, colorful and fun as their PlayPlaces are?
change our 'menu' frequently, to keep interest high?
offer fun 'freebies' like kids get in their Happy Meals?
make Sunday school a place that kids want to come to more then once a week?
Maybe then we could advertise, along with McDonald's, 'Billions and billions served' -except that we might be able to say 'Billions and billions saved'.... I'm lovin' it. Read the Expanded Article Here
Great thoughts!
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