Newcomer Welcome Luncheon 2025 Recap

We Are Family

The Connect Cafe Ministry held its 7th Newcomers Welcome Luncheon on November 2nd, 2025. This fun-filled event was attended by 68 people in total, of which 31 were newcomers.

Central to the CCNWL event were the themes of family and building community, which were echoed in the personal life stories shared by two of our FLC family members and three newcomers. Some reasons mentioned for making FLC their home church include the following: spaces created to encourage personal and spiritual growth and transformation rooted in Holy Scripture and faith; a warm, loving, friendly and welcoming community; and many opportunities to get involved in a variety of small groups, ministries, programs, and/or events.

Nothing gets people up and onto their feet faster than a game of ice breaker bingo and musical chairs to the sounds of Christmas. People were talking and laughing, dashing here and there trying to complete their bingo cards, enjoying each other’s company, and most importantly, getting to know one another, making new connections, and forging new friendships. The much sought after donation of tumblers, gift cards, and candy from  our incredibly wonderful sponsors, including Starbucks, A&W, Your Independent Grocer, Romer's Burger Bar, and White Spot were gifted to participants for their energetic participation.

We pray that God will bless and fill our newcomers with faith, hope and love. To God be the glory and honour!