What better way to welcome the springtime temperatures of April and May than to host an Equipping to Share workshop? The weather's warmer, people are in brighter spirits, and they're ready to get together and get involved. Dates are available for an EtS workshop in your neck of the woods, but spring won't last forever. Calling today will net you an additional advantage, too.

For those scheduling an EtS workshop during April or May, Lutheran Hour Ministries is offering your congregation a $75 Practicing Hospitality program—free! Designed to help your church give visitors a sincere and bighearted welcome, Practicing Hospitality includes a planning guide, PowerPoint and video material for easy instruction, a facilitator script, and a DVD for use during worship.

...And did we mention it's free when you schedule an EtS workshop?

Practicing Hospitality and EtS complement each other exceptionally well, according to Sarah Guldalian, EtS program coordinator. "Practicing Hospitality is the natural progression after receiving EtS training," she says. "With EtS, lay people are trained in personal and congregational evangelism, which hopefully results in new visitors. With Practicing Hospitality, your members will be ready to warmly welcome and incorporate visitors into your church body, resulting in a smooth transition towards membership."

Take advantage of this offer soon though. The spring EtS season is coming to a close and the last date a workshop request will be accepted is April 24. For more information, call Sarah Guldalian at 800-944-3450, ext. 4144, or send her an e-mail to equipping@lhm.org.