There are times in life when you feel like you need to have a welcome poem for church visitors. The first time that I felt this way was as an invited guest to a church potluck dinner and program. I forgot to bring a dish and wandered around the hall looking for something to eat. I tried the spaghetti, but it seemed gone all too soon. Next, I chose some chocolate rolls, but by their count, there was not another roll, left to munch on.
Welcome Poems For Church Visitors: This traditional Austrian poetry is perfect for Sunday School at Christmas for children of all ages. It evokes imagery of Baby Jesus as a joyful soul, full of happiness and glee. Get information on Funny church welcome poems, Welcome poem for church revival, church greetings and welcome and words of welcome before worship.
10 Funny Church Welcome Poems
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Roses are red, violets are blue,
We welcome you to our church, yes you too!
Come sing and pray, and have some fun,
We guarantee you’ll leave feeling closer to the One!
2.
Welcome, welcome, one and all,
To the church where we love to hear you call.
If you need a friend or just a smile,
Our doors are open, come stay awhile!
3.
Step right in, don’t be shy,
Our church is the place where angels fly.
We may have a few quirks, this is true,
But we promise, we’ll always welcome you!
4.
Welcome to our church, where we like to laugh,
Our sense of humor is our better half.
Come join us in song and prayer,
And leave feeling lighter than air!
5.
Knock, knock, who’s there?
It’s the church, we’ve come to share
Our love and joy with all who seek,
So come on in, you’ll find what you seek!
6.
Welcome to the place of peace and grace,
Where laughter fills every space.
We may stumble, we may fall,
But together we’ll stand tall!
7.
Welcome, welcome, don’t be shy,
Our church is the place where spirits fly.
Come join us in song and praise,
And leave feeling refreshed in every way!
8.
We may not be perfect, our church may be small,
But our love for you is the biggest of all.
So come on in, don’t hesitate,
We promise, you won’t leave feeling late!
9.
Welcome to our church, where love is the key,
Come join us in worship, you’ll see.
Our doors are open, our hearts are too,
So come on in, we can’t wait to meet you!
10.
Welcome, welcome, to our little church,
Where faith and joy always come first.
We may be small, but our love is grand,
So come on in, and take our hand!
Feel At Home
You’re embraced with warmth in our church’s light,
As we gather for worship, hearts ignite.
Thankful to God, our source of grace,
Love and joy bloom in this sacred space.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior and guide,
In His love and grace, we all abide.
Feel His presence as you listen near,
To His Word that brings hope so clear.
Feel at home as His blessings flow,
In this community where His love does glow.
May His grace envelop, make hearts anew,
Welcome, dear soul, His love’s for you.
Welcome Poems For Church Visitors
We know it’s not easy to find a place where you feel welcome, and we want to let you know that we are glad to have you. We hope that you’ll find this place a haven of peace, love, and understanding—a place to come as you are, and grow as the person God created you to be.
Bring Your Pipes
Traditional Austrian Poem
Bring your pipes and bring your drum,
Call the shepherds all to come;
Hasten quick, no time to lose,
Don’t forget your dancing shoes.
Frolic we right merrily:
He will laugh with happy glee,
Yes, and smile, and we will dance,
While He claps His tiny hands.
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Church greetings and welcome
Kids will enjoy this Christmas poetry that draws a comparison between the letter “J” in Jesus, and the shape of their favourite Christmas candy! This religious poem could be used in class room art projects (using real candy canes if possible!)
Candy Cane
Author Unknown
Look at a candy cane, what do you see?
Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me!
White for my Savior, Who’s sinless and pure!
“J” is for Jesus, My Lord that’s for sure!
Turn it around and a staff you will see,
Jesus, my Shepherd, is coming for me!
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This Christian Christmas poem is perfect for Sunday School. The kids could rehearse this poem to present at a church services or carol concerts. The words are simple enough for even the youngest children to participate.
The Christmas Story
By Leanne Guenther
Once upon a time,
A long, long time ago.
Begins the story of a baby,
That most of you should know.
His daddy’s name was Joseph,
And Mary was His mom,
This babe was very special
He was God’s only Son.
Some angels came from heaven,
And they began to sing.
To the shepherds in the fields below,
“Glad tidings do we bring!”
A bright star lit the heavens,
To light the magi’s way,
To the baby in the manger
Who was born on Christmas day.
And all who gathered round Him,
Rejoiced and praised His birth.
For the babe, the King, named Jesus,
Is our Saviour here on earth!
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This spiritual Christmas poem is very well-known, particularly the last verse, and a favourite at Sunday School.
In the Bleak Mid-Winter
By Christina Georgina Rossetti
In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, Whom cherubim, worship night and day,
A breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay;
Enough for Him, Whom angels fall before,
The ox and ass and camel which adore.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.
Welcome poem for church revival
Welcome to the church revival! We’re glad you’re here.
We’ve missed you and we want to see more of you.
You’re our family, our friends, and our neighbors.
We want to see more of you in the pews on Sunday mornings,
More of you serving in our children’s ministry, and more of you involved in the life of this church.
We are glad you’re here.
You’ve been looking forward to this day,
It’s time to enjoy the fun.
The food is on the table,
And we have plenty to eat.
So come and join our family,
And let’s have a good time.
Funny church welcome poems
Welcome to the Grace Baptist Church.
We’re glad you’re here, and we hope you enjoy your time with us. We are a family, but we are also a congregation of believers who have been called by God to serve him through our worship and discipleship.
As you make your way through our website, we think you will find it helpful to know what to expect when visiting our church. We hope that this information will help make your experience more enjoyable.
Grace Baptist Church is a member of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW), and the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). We believe that each of these organizations shares our commitment to biblical truth and its application in daily life.
The pastor went to the front of the church. He was carrying a large book with him.
He said, “I want all of you to open your Bible and turn to Psalms chapter one hundred and forty-six.”
With that, he opened his Bible and read:
“O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a child quieted at its mother’s breast; like a child that is quieted is my soul.”
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This is one of our favourite Christian Christmas poems. Kids love this poem about little donkey’s journey to Bethlehem. You could ask children attending Sunday School to draw and paint pictures of the little donkey.
Little Donkey
Author Unknown
Little donkey, little donkey,
On the dusty road.
Got to keep on plodding onwards,
With your precious load.
Been a long time, little donkey,
Through the winter’s night.
Don’t give up now, little donkey,
Bethlehem’s in sight.
Little donkey, little donkey,
Had a heavy day.
Little donkey, carry Mary
safely on her way.
Do not falter, little donkey,
There’s a star ahead.
It will guide you, little donkey,
To a cattle shed.
Welcome Poems For Church Visitors
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This is a second poem in our Christian Christmas poem collection that explains why the candy cane is a wonderful symbol of the true meaning of Christmas. Kids are sure to love and appreciate this sweet poem!
Sweet Symbol
Author Unknown
A significant symbol of Christmas
Is the simple candy cane.
It’s shape is the crook of the shepherd
One of the first who came.
The lively peppermint flavor is
The regal gift of spice.
The white is Jesus’ purity.
The red is sacrifice.
The narrow stripes are friendship.
And the nearness of his love.
Eternal, sweet compassion
A gift from God above.
The candy cane reminds us all
of how much God cared.
And like His Christmas gift to use
It’s meant to be broken and shared.
Christmas Christian Poem Sweet Symbol by an Unknown Author
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This Christmas Poem for Sunday School commemorates that three wisemen that travelled far and wide so that they could worship Baby Jesus. As part of a craft project for Sunday School, the kids would make paper crowns and jewel boxes to represent the riches the three wisemen brought the newborn babe.
The Kings From the East
By Heinrich Heine
“Dear children,” they asked in every town,
Three kings from the land of the sun,
“Which is the road to Bethlehem?”
But neither the old nor the young
Could tell, so the kings rode on:
Their guide was a golden star,
Which glittered ahead of them, high in the air,
So clear, so very clear.
The star stood still over Joseph’s house,
They all of them stepped in:
The good ox lowed and the little child cried,
And the kings began to sing.
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At Christmas time, not only do we think about Jesus’ sacrifice for us by leaving heaven, we think about what we can do to thank him. This religious Christmas poetry says that no sacrifice for Jesus is too much.
If I Am…
Author Unknown
If I am a king,
my crown I will give to him.
If I am a caroler,
I’ll sing to Him the best hymns.
If I am a shepherd,
the best lamb I’ll bring
If I am an angel, I’d give Him my wings.
If I am the wise man,
I’d give my wealth away.
If I am a soldier,
I’ll die for Him all the way.
But I’m just a poor little boy,
with nothing much to give,
but to offer my little hands
and my little feet.
To glorify the one in the manger that was born,
the hope and light of this mixed-up world.
I give my heart to the one that was born to die,
and brings freedom to all mankind.
I am just a little boy today,
I’ll do bigger things for Him one day.
I’d give my life, my all, to the One who calls me.
Jesus Christ was born to set me free,
and this is what Christmas means to me.
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This is another favourite children’s Christmas poem. It can be recited by the Sunday School class at a church service or carol concert.
Just a Little Donkey
Author Unknown
Just a little donkey,
but on my back I bore
the one and only Saviour
the world was waiting for.
Just a little donkey,
but I was strong and proud;
I gladly carried Mary
through the chaos of the crowd.
I brought her to a stable
where she made a tiny bed…
A place for Baby Jesus
to lay His little head.
I pray the world remembers
that special Christmas night,
when just a little donkey
carried Heaven’s precious light.
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No collection of Christian Christmas poems for kids is complete without this next poem. It conveys the joy of the birth of Christ, and celebrates His eternal love.
Jesus was Born on Christmas
Author Unknown
Jesus was born on Christmas,
on a very holy night,
and in the sky above Him,
shone the very brightest light.
All of the heavenly angels,
Sang a song to praise His name.
They told the lowly shepherds,
so they left their sheep and came.
From the east the wisemen roam,
bringing precious gift to share.
Riches for the King of Kings,
to show the Saviour that they care.
Now we celebrate His birthday,
in our hearts and everyday.
Jesus in your humble manger,
your true love is here to stay.
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Religious Christmas Poems
Religious Christmas Readings for Sunday School
This first reading would make a great Sunday School presentation to the church at Christmas time.
Make large, cards with the letters A thru Z (26 cards) – use 8 1/2×11 inch cardstock to make the cards (or cut pieces of poster board into quarters). The children can make the letters with poster paint, markers, wrapping paper or construction paper.
Have the middle aged children read the bold parts of the poem and the older children read the corresponding Bible quotes, while the youngest children hold up their alphabet cards at the appropriate time in the poem.
Words of welcome before worship
A Christmas Alphabet Poem
Author Unknown
A is for Angels, appearing so bright, telling of Jesus that first Christmas night.
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host.”
Luke 2:13.
B is for Bethlehem, crowded and old, birthplace of Jesus by prophet foretold.
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.”
Micah 5:2.
C is for Cattle, their manger His bed, there in the trough where He laid His head.
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger.”
Luke 2:7.
D is for David and his ancient throne promised forever to Jesus alone.
“He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God
shall give unto him the throne of his father David.”
Luke 1:32.
E is for East, where shone the bright star which Magi on camels followed afar.
“Behold, there came wise men from the east asking ‘Where is the king of the Jews?’”
Matthew 2:1,2.
F is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold, brought by the Wise Men as Matthew has told.
“And when they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto him gifts gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Matthew 2:11.
G is for God, who from heaven above sent down to mankind the Son of His love.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish
but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16.
H is for Herod, whose murderous scheme was told to Joseph in a nocturnal dream.
“The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt… for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.”
Matthew 2:13.
I is for Immanuel, “God with us,” for Christ brought man back to the Father’s house.
“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14.
J is for Joseph so noble and just, obeying God’s word with absolute trust.
“Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife.”
Matthew 1:24.
K is for King. A true king He would be, coming in power and authority.
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, the King cometh unto thee;
he is just, and having salvation.”
Zechariah 9:9.
L is for Love that He brought down to earth God enfleshed in lowly birth.
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because God sent his only begotten Son into the world,
that we might live through him.” 1 John 4:9.
M is for Mary, His mother so brave, counting God faithful and mighty to save.
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.”
Luke 1:38.
N is for Night, when the Savior was born for nations of earth and people forlorn.
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Luke 2:8.
O is for Omega, meaning “the last;” He’s eternal present, future and past.
“I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
Revelation 22:13.
P is for Prophets, when living on earth foretold His redemption and blessed birth.
“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near.
A star will come out of Jacob; a sceptre will rise out of Israel.”
Numbers 24:17.
Q is for Quickly, as shepherds who heard hastened to act on that heavenly word.
“And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16.
R is for Rejoice. The sorrow of sin is banished forever when Jesus comes in.
“And you will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.”
Luke 1:14.
S is for Savior. To be this He came; the angel of God assigned Him His name.
“She will bring forth a son, and you will call his name JESUS,
for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21.
T is for Tidings of joy, not of danger, telling of Him who was laid in a manger.
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.”
Luke 2:10.
U is for Us, to whom Jesus was given to show us the way and take us to heaven.
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11.
V is for Virgin, foretold by the sage, God’s revelation on prophecy’s page.
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,
which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23.
W is for Wonderful, His works and His words, the King of all Kings, the Lord of all Lords.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor,
The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6.
X is for Christ. It’s X in the Greek, Anointed, Messiah, mighty, yet meek.
“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power.”
Acts 10:38.
Y is for Yes, called God’s Yes in His Word; God’s answer to all is Jesus the Lord.
“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”
2 Corinthians 1:20.
Z is for Zeal as it burned in Christ’s heart. Lord, by thy Spirit to us zeal impart.
“And his disciples remembered that it was written, the zeal of your house has eaten me up.”
John 2:17.