I'm in Richmond, TX just southwest of Houston, and the team at River Pointe Church know how to impress! I just arrived tonight - Friday, the 15th - to lead a workshop about First Impressions at the church tomorrow.
I've known through my assistant, Julie (who so helps me stay organized so I lead better), that this staff team is conscientious and caring. When I spoke with their Front Porch Ministries Director, Margie Davis, today that was all confirmed again.
Then, before I got away from the airport, I got this fun phone call from my wife who couldn't believe what this team had done for her. To acknowledge that I was away from home and family on this trip, the church team sent
my wife a gorgeous floral "thank you!" I'm thinking, "who are these people?!" Incredible. Here's a picture of the bouquet (yes, the pic was taken with a cell phone...). I'm impressed (and isn't my wife beautiful?)!
As I followed my voice-directing GPS to the final right turn to my hotel, I discovered they had put me up at a very nice Marriott smack in the middle of the high-end shopping area, City Walk in Sugar Land. Yes, Sugar Land. Gotta love it. And, yes, I was impressed.
And, then, if that wasn't enough, a basket of goodies and gifts welcomed me to my room. The accompanying card confirmed again that this team gets first impressions... and they get that first impressions means care.
Why am I here? I'm not sure they need me or my message.
But, I'm thrilled to be here. Tomorrow's going to be a great day with over 130 new friends from churches in the surrounding area... All of whom will learn why first impressions matter from a church called River Pointe just outside of Houston, where hospitality reigns!
