Visitation

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Session 4

• Visitation

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How to Visit a Visitor

• Invite them home for a meal
• Jean, Ive noticed youve been coming to our
  church and I havent gotten a chance to know you.
  Id like to invite you to our home for a meal
  this week.

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What to Talk About

• F amily
• O ccupation
• Recreation
• Testimony/Tidbit

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How to Visit A Visitor

• How did you find our church?
• What made you come?
• Have you ever been to a SDA church?
• Do you have any questions about our church?

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How to Visit A Visitor

• If you stop by the house of a first time visitor,
  be very brief
• Hi. Im David from the Adventist church. I saw
  that you visited our church this week. I just
  wanted you to know we were glad to have you.
  Youre welcome back anytime. Heres a little
  gift to thank you for coming

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How to Visit a Former Member

• Hi. Is this Jim? Im David from the Adventist
  church. I just stopped by for a minute to visit
  with you. Would that be OK?

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How to Visit a Former Member

• Get to the point quickly.
• Jim, I know you used to attend the church. I
  just wanted to come and invite you back to
  church. We miss you..

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How to Visit a Former Member

• Let bitterness come out
• Listen kindly
• This is good medicine
• It disarms them

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How to Visit a Former Member

• Dont argue
• Dont defend anyone
• Be willing to be the scapegoat
• Apologize for the church
• Ask forgiveness
• It will do a world of good

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How to Visit a Former Member

• Dont betray confidence
• Dont argue about standards
• Dont overstay
• Invite them to church
• Have prayer

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How To Visit a Former Member

• Questions you can ask
• Invite them to tell their story
• How long has it been?
• Do you still believe the Adventist way?
• Have you ever thought about coming back?
• What hinders you?
• What about your children?

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How To Visit a Blind Person

• M issionaries
• O f the
• B lind

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• Ask if they enjoy the materials
• Ask if they need other materials
• Have prayer with them
• Invite them to church
• Develop a friendship

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Why Join the MOB?

• It connects them with Adventists
• Simple friendship evangelism
• Simple visits
• Story of Gail
• Story of Manuel

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Visiting the Blind

• Hello! Im David. Im a volunteer with
  Christian Record Services. I just stopped by to
  see how you are enjoying the books and tapes you
  are receiving. Would now be a good time to
  visit?

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Visiting the Blind

• F amily
• O ccupation
• R ecreation
• Testimony/Tidbit
• Roleplay

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Christian Record Services

• Christian publications in large print, braille,
  and audio tape
• Bible correspondence courses
• Library of books on tape
• NCBC camping ministry
• Personal visitation ministry

www.christianrecord.org 402-488-0981
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Interacting with a Blind Person

• When meeting a blind person watch for their
  extended hand
• Talk directly to the blind person, not the person
  with them

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• Its OK to say look and see
• Remember they are blind not DEAF

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• When walking offer you arm for guidance
• Tell them of steps, stairs, or obstacles.

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• Announce when you are leaving
• Announce the presence of others

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• Place their hand on top of open car door and let
  them seat themselves
• Offer assistance with seat belt, if needed.

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• In a restaurant, read menu and let them choose
• Describe where things are on table

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• Blind people dont want pity, just independence
• Relax and enjoy their company. They will enrich
  your life.

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Church for the Blind in India
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How to Visit the Sick

• The sick can be the most neglected people. They
  need encouragement.

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Purpose of Visiting the Sick

• Give them encouragement
• Bring a smile to their face
• Give them strength
• Point them to Jesus

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What to Say to the Sick

• What brought you here?
• What have the doctors said?
• How do you feel about it?
• When can you go home?
• What can I do to help?
• Dont stay long unless they request it.

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Purpose of Visiting the Sick

• Read a Bible promise
• Take their hand and have prayer

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Seminar Info

• Pastor David M. Klinedinst
• Personal Ministries Director
• Christian Record Services for the Blind
• PO Box 6097
• Lincoln, NE 68506
• David.klinedinst_at_christianrecord.org
• 402-488-0981 ext 246