How to Tell Others About Dumbarton Without Really Trying (5-12-13)

“Dumbarton challenges my mind like no other place”
“It reminds me to live my best”
 “It’s a community of living faith— faith to deal with issues not obvious in Scripture’
“Dumbarton brings me out of myself.”
“It lightens my soul.”
“I like being in a reconciling congregation”
“I love the building.”
  
These were some of the thoughts Dumbartonians shared May 12 on what the church meant to them. And the Rev. Mary Kay Totty was on hand to demonstrate some easy ways of telling others about Dumbarton. For example, when chatting with a co-worker about each other’s weekend, we could mention having gone to church. “We can mention going to church in passing, along with the other things we did,” she said. “That allows the other person to ask for information if they're interested.” Totty also demonstrated how social media—Facebook and Twitter—can be easily and effectively used to tell a large number of people about Dumbarton.    
   
As Totty reminded Adult Ed of church members’ vow to support Dumbarton with their witness, she offered some other tips’:
--Be ready to name three things you love about Dumbarton.
--Offer a ride or agree to meet them at the shuttle
--Anticipate opportunities and be ready to seize them.

--Offer to pray with them or have the pastor pray for them.

--By Ginny Finch