New hymn ‘Welcome Home’ inspired by a ward greeter’s loving embrace

Andrea Brett, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Missouri, arrived at a sacrament meeting in 2017. On a snowy Sunday morning while visiting family in Spokane, Washington, Brett was greeted by Demetrius O’Neal, a recent convert to the Church serving as a ward greeter. Brett recalls his outstretched hands, open arms and broad smile that unexpectedly met her before she entered the meetinghouse. She still remembers O’Neal’s greeting: “Welcome. Welcome home. Welcome to the true Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Welcome home.” To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.