This woman’s experience as a church newcomer is a must-hear reminder for believers. She shared valuable words and an important lesson for everyone who attends church regularly. Watch the short but powerful clip as this woman shares her experience visiting a church for the first time.

Humans are not meant to live life alone but are designed and created for relationships. It’s through and because of those relationships that people are able to uplift and encourage others when they’ve been knocked down. We can care for one another when we’re sick, and celebrate with each other during life’s happy, joyous moments.

The same goes for a community of believers and church family, which is why belonging to one is so important. We strengthen each other and can uplift and encourage one another when necessary. While church members often have the best intentions, sometimes taking things slow and letting people become comfortable and settle in is a good idea, especially when it comes to people attending a church for the first time.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman documented her first time attending church. She shared that she never really attended church while growing up, but decided to go to the church near her home one Sunday morning. She added that going to church often makes her nervous because she feels like she does not belong.

After walking into the church, which was empty at first, she was quickly bombarded by people approaching her.

“There was no one there when I showed up, and then the pastor and everyone started bringing me a Bible, and hugging me, and it was just completely overwhelming,” she said. “So, if you see a new person at church, don’t go up to them immediately. Let them settle in and let them get their bearings because I was so nervous, and the fact that everyone started coming up to me and calling me out was just too much.”

I’m sure the pastor and the congregation meant well, but I can understand how that experience would be overwhelming. Allow people to become comfortable before descending upon them, especially if they are attending your church for the first time.

Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three come together in my name, there I am among them.”