“A man came out of his house one Sunday morning 
on his way to church just as his neighbor came out 
with his golf clubs.  
The golfer said, “John, why don’t you come and play golf 
with me today?”  John, with a look of self-righteous horror 
on his face replied,  “This is the Lord’s Day, and I go to church.  
I couldn’t play golf with you.”  
 
After a moment’s embarrassed silence, the golfer said, 
“You know, John, I have often wondered about your church 
and admired your loyalty.  However, do you know this 
 is the seventh time I have invited you to play golf with me, 
and you have never invited me to go to church with you?”
 

Several days ago we celebrated with great joy the resurrection of Jesus and the new life Christ gives!  Easter is always an important time in our faith journeys.
 
The abundant life we experience - that spills over from Easter - is meant to be shared. Perhaps this is as good a time as any to share your faith with a friend.  
 
Who has been waiting for your invitation to visit our church?  Sometimes it is difficult to communicate the joy and love you experience here at The Neighborhood Church with a friend, especially to someone who is unchurched or under-churched. However, it’s such a marvelous opportunity to share with anyone who does not already have a church home and recognizes the spiritual dimension of life.  Here in California, there are many people who say they are spiritual, but not religious. My guess is some of those folks have never known a church like The Neighborhood Church exists.  
 
Without being pushy, I hope you will extend a warm invitation to one or two people you think might be open to joining us some Sunday for worship or for one of our special upcoming activities.  The love, support and mission of our church are meant to be shared with others.  
 
I look forward to seeing you at church - as we all have the opportunity to meet and greet new friends! 

In the Continuing Joy of Easter!

Rev. Dr. David D. Young
Senior Minister