Church Greeter at the Taxi Stop

At the church we currently attend, there are plenty of people who use public transportation to attend: buses, taxi, and of course, their own feet.

We normally take a public bus to church, which drops us at the entrance to our congregation, and so we walk through the parking lot to make it to the entrance.

Running late — used a taxi

However, one morning, we took a taxi to church running late (it is about 3x more expensive than a bus – but much more efficient).

When the taxi driver allowed us to get out of his car by the front door to the church, a church greeter was there to open the door for us and say “Welcome to [name of church here.]“ 

This made us feel like we were stepping into a 5 star hotel with valet service. 

This kind and thoughtful gesture took the edge off of our stress at running late.

Parallels to your church

Some church campuses may have a covered driveway where people can get out of the car if it is raining. 

Perhaps your church has a van bringing seniors from a local resident home.

Maybe drivers dropping off family members before parking the car and coming back to the building. 

Consider a church valet greeter who opens the taxi door, or door for any car unloading its passengers at the entry door before the driver goes and parks the car.

That greeter can 

• Open the passenger doors as a sign of honor to members and guests.
• Give a great smile and warm hello and perhaps a hand shake.
• Mints or gum.  Enough said.
• If it’s raining, offer provide a church umbrella so the driver get back from parking the car.

A valet – type greeter can be a wonderful blessing there at the door.

Just a thought.