"Whenever Christ is proclaimed, joy abounds."

Outreach activities organized by a congregation can indeed be rewarding; congregations will be blessed by efforts to be a blessing to their communities. But responses to the Christian message can vary greatly. While some people may respond with joy and an eagerness to learn more, others may respond with indifference, mild curiosity, discomfort, disbelief, or even hostility. This has been evident from the time of Christ to the present day.