This week, The Dairy Hut put a sign up that said something like the following: “No YouTube, No Twitter Here, Just 24 Soft Flavs.” The point was very well-made – people go to an ice-cream shop for the delicious ice cream, not for the slick advertising. Substance wins over style every time!
The same is true for us, of course. The content of what we teach and preach, is the most important thing. The love of the triune God for the entire world is what we proclaim and what we have to offer. However, we have also stepped up our presence on the internet and are now involved with Twitter and Facebook - in addition to our website. Our involvement with these web programs grows out of our concern for “inreach” and “outreach.”
The core of our web presence is of course, our website: http://www.stpeterdelphos.org, which is kept current and updated at least monthly. Members will especially be interested in our monthly calendar, devotions, and photos. Newcomers are also able to learn more about who we are and view service times, newsletter articles, and directions to our church.
One great new feature has been uploaded to the website: a Twitter news feed. From Twitter, I broadcast a short message called a “tweet” to the public once a day. I might broadcast an interesting news item, a prayer concern, an announcement, a point from Sunday’s sermon, a Bible verse or thought to ponder. For members, it is a great way to keep connected to the church 7 days a week. For visitors, it’s a valuable look into the life of the congregation. You can view the news feed on our website or on http://www.twitter.com/stpeterdelphos. If you sign up with Twitter, you can even opt to get the tweets sent directly to your email or cell phone. Imagine getting a tweet from me the day before we switch to our summer worship schedule. Now that would be priceless!
We have also started a social group for members and friends of St. Peter’s on Facebook. If you are involved with this networking community, search for “St. Peter Lutheran of Delphos, OH” to join. Currently we have 16 members in our group and the discussion topic is “Favorite Bible Verse or Story.”
Please pray that the Holy Spirit will bless the online presence of our church and reach those who seek and search for God. Pray that it would connect people more deeply into the life of faith, members and visitors alike. Pray that our presence both online and in “real life” would be a beacon of hope for others. May this venture inspire all of us to witness to God’s love by all possible means, that God would use us to save others (1 Cor. 9:22).
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