By Joelle Kopacz
In a recent blog post, the Rev. James Martin, S.J., describes God as playful, lighthearted, and delighting in us. How refreshing to think of God as happy and joyful! Two in three congregations (66%) report that their largest worship service typically includes laughter. These congregations tap into the joy and playfulness of God on a regular basis.
Congregations can reveal God’s lightheartedness to the larger community by using church signs and billboards. These signs encourage passersby to consider deep matters of faith, while oftentimes evoking a chuckle. Community members may be drawn to a congregation that they believe has a good sense of humor.
If your church has a sign, consider injecting it with humor. This can help draw attention to your congregation and attract visitors. If your congregation doesn’t have a billboard, consider hosting an outreach event that is focused on showing people a good time! Host a wild-game dinner, a festival, or another activity that will allow the community to see your congregation as a vibrant, happy, and welcoming group of people.
For more funny, creative, or off-beat church signs, visit:
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/01/church-signs-bulletin-bloopers.html
http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/418341/shared/all
For creative church outreach ideas, visit:
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