The 2004 Pixar movie “The Incredibles” entertained audiences of all ages. Its retro vibe connected with older adults, while the animated action grabbed the attention of younger viewers. In this heroic flick, “supers” Bob and Helen have three children. Their oldest is a junior high daughter, Violet. With her two powers she is able to become invisible and create a forcefield…ironically two common characteristics of young teen girls.

 
Do you know someone like Violet; someone who can enter a room yet remain invisible in a crowd? Someone who tries to keep others at arm’s length? Every Sunday people walk into our church services and Bible studies, invisible to those who walk by them. Some sit in a corner, in a sense erecting a forcefield around themselves. Most, however, are desperate to be seen. We too often walk right by. We don’t mean to, but we are frequently blind to newcomers.

 
Our Bible study groups give us a wonderful chance to change this. You can help build a culture in which we make a concerted, intentional effort to see who is in the room. Find the person who is new to you, then grab a “regular”. “I don’t recognize that person over there, let’s go meet them!” With just a little determination and time, we can “see” those new to our groups and our worship services. Yes, we are there to reconnect with old friends. We don’t have to sacrifice fellowship for outreach, or vice versa. We can do both!

 
Will you pray that God open your eyes to the “Violets” who enter our doors weekly, those invisible people who would love even a 30 second conversation? It just might be a divine appointment!