A church welcome speech is usually given at the start of the church service. It serves to welcome the congregants to the service, or to the special occasion. Many pastors write these speeches themselves, but some may need some inspiration. In some cases, members of the congregation are asked to say a welcome speech prior to the pastor or priest walking into the service. There are many free church
. welcome speeches online for people to use to get ideas. Most welcome speeches start by telling the church members that they are welcome at the church. The speech sometimes refers to congregants as brothers and sisters, which helps make the church feel more like a family. It also may mention a specific holiday or occasion that is the cause for the service that day. Usually, the speech ends with an invocation asking God to open the minds of the congregants and make them feel part of the church. Evangelism Coach, located online at http://www.evangelismcoach.org/2010/how-to-say-the-welcome-greeting-at-a-church/, offers some great advice to congregants and pastors who want to write a welcome speech. The site offers tips in how to phrase the speech, including traditional parts of the speech, such as acknowledging the congregation's presence, reassuring everyone that they are the same and other important matters. This site tells writers to focus on the audience and what they may want to hear to help ensure that they feel like part of the church. Find the Words, located at http://www.find-the-words.com/religious-welcome-speeches.html, offers actual sample welcoming speeches. People can simply tailor the speech to their congregation by inserting the name of their church into the form. Users can use the Biblical quotes in the sample, or change them out for ones that they prefer. These speeches are ready to go for any occasion and just need the author to print them or memorize the text. For more information, please see: http://www.reference.com/motif/Society/church+anniversary+welcome
