OPEN ARMS
One way of welcoming people is to throw open your arms to embrace in a big hug. To simply have open arms is seen as a welcoming gesture. Open Arms seeks to match members of Our Redeemer with similar interests for a six month mentoring partnership. In most cases, one member is new to Our Redeemer. This pairing helps to make our new members feel welcome and informed as soon as they join our church family. With a minimal amount of time, you can offer Christian friendship and support to those new to our church.
Open Arms Goals:
1. to communicate with new members on a steady (bi-weekly is recommended) basis via phone calls, emails, notes, or invitations
2. to make new members feel a part of the Our Redeemer family
3. to seek out new members at church services and introduce them to other members
4. to provide new members with information about opportunities available at Our Redeemer
5. to look for opportunities to socialize with new members out of the church setting
6. to assist new members in becoming acquainted with life in Iowa City if they are new to the area.
7. to visit with an Assimilation Committee member about the hosting experience.
This program seeks both members looking for someone to "show them the ropes," or introduce them to people here, and
members looking to act as Hosts. 2. to make new members feel a part of the Our Redeemer family
3. to seek out new members at church services and introduce them to other members
4. to provide new members with information about opportunities available at Our Redeemer
5. to look for opportunities to socialize with new members out of the church setting
6. to assist new members in becoming acquainted with life in Iowa City if they are new to the area.
7. to visit with an Assimilation Committee member about the hosting experience.