10. Greet a New Person Each Time You Go to Church

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Though this might seem simple, it is one of the biggest forms of being active at church because it can sometimes be missed. A common complaint some people have about church is that when they attend, no one gets to know them outside of a passing smile and noncommittal welcome. The person might be in the worst position of their life at that moment, but if someone shakes their hand, asks their name, and even asks if there is something they could pray for them about, it could be the moment of change for them.

All it takes is the courage inside to know you don’t have to be on a mission trip, a singer in the worship band, or leading a small group to impact someone who needs to know Christ personally. You just have to have the willingness to break out of your church routine, to reach out and say hello to someone new. By doing this, you have encouraged someone to open their heart to God, to others, and to the possibility of becoming an active participant at church as well!

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4).

Being active in church is something everyone can do. It can be something you have done before in the past, or something you have never tried before. If you are unsure of how you want to participate in your church, going to the Lord in prayer will help with this decision, as He guides you to what is best for this new stage of growth in your relationship with Him and others. In time, you will be able to say with thankfulness more than just “I go to church,” but “I have the opportunity at church to do this, and I love it.”

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