I just heard a statistic that grabbed my attention.  Did you know that 82% of people who are invited to church say they would accept the invitation?  That blows my mind!  It says a couple of things to me.  First of all, people are open to the idea of church.  Of course, not all people are interested, and even some of those in a survey who answer yes to this question may not actually show up.  However, even if the number is only 50-60%, that is still a huge response!

   Second of all, I sure miss a lot of opportunities!  Think about it.  How many people do you and I pass by during a week who may just be waiting for an invite to BCC?  But because of fear or busyness or laziness, we never quite get around to asking. 

   With Easter coming up April 12, why not take this opportunity to invite that person you have been wanting to reach out to?  Who knows, it might just be your willingness to ask them to join you that Sunday that God uses to bring them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.  Take a step out of your comfort zone this Easter, and let me know how it goes.