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Ewww... this one hits close to home and is really uncomfortable (in a really good way)! It's a total balancing act - how about a follow-up post where you get more specific an talk about where that line between welcoming and desperate is?
Posted by: Jeff T. | August 05, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Ben,
So I pretty much enthusiastically agree with every post you put up. That's not normal for me - I disagree with a lot of bloggers and share my dissension freely.
Today I finally thought you put up a post where I could say, "Nope, I'm not with you on this one."
Alas I clicked through and found that I posted a very similar sentiment yesterday.
Posted by: Billy Chia | August 06, 2008 at 02:33 AM
You know what I love... The fact that this is a conversation starter.
I think that the approach to the "welcome wagon" needs to pay attention to age and station.
IE: I am a single X-er female.
I don't need to be mobbed by your deacons. It WILL creep me out. I don't need to be invited to a couples dinner. It WILL creep me out. As an x-er, I am suspicious of everyone and everything. PS because I am single, I don't automatically want to work with the youth group or attend the college kids service. Sometimes, in an effort to find a place for you - they chase you away. I love this post and it is REALLY relevant.
Posted by: Abby | August 06, 2008 at 08:23 AM
What a tough topic. I think we all struggle with finding where that balance is.
I would love to read a follow up to this one Ben.
Posted by: Pete Wilson | August 06, 2008 at 10:02 AM