New Jersey Church Hosts Ministry Open House

First Baptist Church in Manasquan, N.J., spent six weeks preparing, storing clutter, replacing the outdated front entry floor and working with a graphics artist to design artwork for posters, banners and printed invitations. When everything was ready, the church asked attendees to donate $15 each for a pumpkin pie from a local orchard, which was hand-delivered to each person’s invited guest. The Open House featured a coffeehouse, entertainment and ministry displays.

“I’m not sure who was impressed more—our own folks or our guests—with the breadth of ministry opportunities at FBC!” says Pastor Joseph Gratzel.

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