The Pioneer Vol. 44, No. 7 | Page 9

Reports & Articles Step 5: Celebrate! We will announce your decision in our Sunday Times bulletin, and celebrate and welcome you and other new members at a worship service in the spring. We’ll encourage you to discover other ways to deepen your connections here. And we’ll invite you to a social event with other new and more seasoned members where you can get acquainted by sharing your stories about your spiritual path. Contact information: Cathy Lilly, Coordinator Membership Journey [email protected] 568-8027 Jan Nettler, Chair Newcomers Connection Team [email protected] Reverend Janet Bush [email protected] 584-1390 Newcomer Breakfast---A Big Success from Jan Nettler, Chair, Newcomer Connections Team Around 50 people, including at least 11 newcomers, came to the Annual Newcomer Breakfast on February 16 before the Worship Service. It was a lively morning with people getting to know each other while eating a wonderful meal. For several of the newcomers, this was their first service. Many personally told me how welcomed they felt. Many members of the Newcomer Connections Team, the Web Weavers and “ordinary” Members helped to make this a success. People made us homemade delicacies including granola, scones, muffins, and frittatas. It was a wonderful event. The Pioneer 9