Watched any great movies lately?

Have you seen a great movie lately?  I did.  It was not a new movie, but one that come out in 2008.  But for me it was new.  It was an historical movie about Albert Einstein and Arthur Eddington.There were a number of themes explored in the movie, religion and science, nationality and science, Jews and the Nazi regime.  I would heartily recommend it to you. It was thought provoking and thrilling.  All this without violence and vulgar language.  If you have a chance you should see it.

Have you seen a great movie or read a good book lately?  Have you shared your impressions of the book or movie with someone?  A friend, neighbor or coworker? Was it easy for you to do that?  Were you afraid that someone would think you were weird or over the top?

Why all these questions?

I ask these questions because it seems we are more likely to tell someone about a movie than we are to tell someone about the love of Christ and the rich life that comes from a life lived in Christ.

You would sooner tell someone about a great movie than a great worship service.  Why is the movie more important than the Savior?

Did you know that 82% of people would come to church if a trusted friend invited them?  Yet in a typical year, only 2% of Christians invite a friend to church. Heartbreaking.

Inviting someone to a movie will give them a great evening.  Inviting someone to church can change their life.

Here is another thing I know.  People are most receptive to an invitation to church during the Advent and Christmas season.

Don’t be afraid.

This Advent, invite someone to church, it might just change their life