HELLO NEWCOMERS! Have you been following Echo for a while but just haven't taken that first step? Maybe you've wanted to come to an event but didn't have someone to come with. Maybe you're wondering if you'll be the only new person there... or maybe you recently heard about us and want to learn more. If that's you, this lunch is exactly where you need to be! Join us for a relaxing afternoon where you'll enjoy a great meal, meet other newcomers, hear the story behind Echo Ministries, learn about our vision and upcoming events, and discover how you can become part of this amazing community. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know some of our leadership in a casual, pressure-free environment. If you've never attended an Echo event—or you've only been to a few—this lunch was created just for you! COST: FREE DATE: Saturday, August 1, 2026 TIME: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM LOCATION: Holiday Inn Express – 870 Buford Hwy Cumming, GA 30041 FOOD: Lunch is on us, so come hungry! Here's what one of our newcomers had to say: "The thing that impressed me most about Echo was its mission of creating a community focused on growing in Jesus Christ and with one another. That was exactly the kind of group I had been searching for. You could truly tell that the people loved the Lord, and you could see His Holy Spirit at work in the friendships that were forming." — Melissa, Gainesville, GA Want to hear more stories? Visit our testimonials page to watch more: https://echoministries.com/testimonials We know visiting a new group can feel intimidating—but everyone at Echo was new once. We'd love the opportunity to meet you, answer your questions, and help you feel right at home. We can't wait to meet you! CONTACT: Greg Ford at gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200