The number one “sign” of the true Church of God is “love for one another”—“love of the brethren” (John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:14-23). Naturally people often judge a congregation by how friendly it is, so we must be alert to the fact that some people need immediate attention or extra attention, including new attendees, visitors, shy people, etc. (see 1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We must avoid having “unintentional cliques.” Likewise, adults should be friendly toward children and children should be taught to be friendly toward adults. In summary, the God-ordained responsibility of each member is to meet, greet, welcome and love everyone in our church fellowship.

Don Hooser

United Church of God Pastor

Don Hooser is a minister for the United Church of God. He and his wife Judy live in his home in McKinney, Texas, during the winter months and in her home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, during the summer months. His wife Elsie died in August 2020 and he married Judy on January 1, 2022.  Mr. Hooser graduated in 1963 from Southern Methodist University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and graduated in 1966 from Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas.  For most of the time since then he served as a church pastor.