Many people have mentioned to me, after visiting our services, that Grace Baptist Temple is different. I take that as a compliment whether it is always meant that way or not.
People look at a church from different perspectives.
Some view it as a social club where they can meet people and enjoy one another's company. I hope that Grace Baptist will always be a place where people can feel welcome and find new friends, but it isn't a social club. Others look at a church as some sort of welfare society. One fellow wanted money for a motel room, because he and his wife had argued and he decided to leave her. Many others expect us to pay their rent, utility bills, travel expenses, and a host of other things.