ST. LOUIS, MO – Derek Freeman found himself experiencing information overload on a recent first time visit to nearby Chesterfield Community Church.

“I was sitting in the all purpose sanctuary, enjoying my chai tea latte, when the woman up front invited new visitors to see someone on the welcome team if they wanted more information about the church,” Freeman said. “I’d already been handed a brochure with the mission and vision statement, a copy of the latest newsletter and a welcome packet. I was out of hands at that point.”

Freeman says he kept the Applebee’s gift certificate from the welcome packet and tossed the rest with his coffee cup.