Restored Uptown Church to host lunch fellowship for newcomers

Restored Uptown Church will hold its “New to Restored Lunch” to welcome guests. (Photo taken from the official website of Restored Uptown Church)

Restored Uptown Church will hold the next “New to Restored” lunch gathering for newcomers on Sunday, Jan. 22.

The church’s website announced that the fellowship would be an opportunity to meet with its staff, members, and elders. They added that they look forward to meeting new attendees.

Besides, they posted that they hold lunch fellowship for them every fourth Sunday of the month.

About Restored Uptown Church

In another section, the church emphasized that they exist to make people disciples of Jesus, who are changed through His radical grace. They stated that they seek to initiate a movement of reproducing churches.

In addition, they noted that they want to plant empowered churches through God’s grace to demonstrate their love for San Diego and proclaim God’s glory.

Moreover, at Restored Uptown Church, they work hard to live as missionaries wherever they are. They explained that they wanted to promote Jesus in their words and actions.

According to them, they strive to bring the Gospel of Jesus to individuals in their lives, their places, and whatever positions God has entrusted them.

They also value seeking to witness transformation in their lives, families, workplaces, and the world. Restored Uptown Church believes that every day is a new opportunity to work with Jesus in making Him rule and reign in their city.

More importantly, the church mentioned striving to raise and produce more disciples, leaders, and churches. They seek to send everyone to where God has appointed them to be part of the divine redemption story.

Sunday Gatherings

As posted in the other section, visitors could expect to meet friendly and honest people at Restored Uptown Church. They stated they could feel they belonged and experience related music and worship.

In addition, people could listen to captivating messages from the Scripture and have an excellent opportunity to meet God, as further mentioned.

The church could empower and challenge Sunday goers, as added on the website.

More importantly, Restored Uptown Church emphasized that they could not transform the people’s lives, but Jesus could. People could expect the presence of God’s Spirit in every gathering at Restored, as noted on the website.

As further explained, people come together to encounter and worship God, the creator of the universe.

Welcoming People

The Church Answers website revealed that the church's welcome ministry is more significant today than ever.

They explained that for those who do not attend church, the pandemic's impact had them asking questions about God, church, and faith. This factor could affect why newcomers go to churches.

The website emphasized that first impression matters to people. They noted that some visitors have not been in a church for months or even a few years.

It highlighted that the first few hours they arrive at the church facility are crucial. They could come back or decide it is just a wait of time, as added on the website.

More importantly, the website pointed out that welcoming people into the church is biblical. They explained that the value of hospitality is clear and powerful.