Our Love and a Smile: A Sunday Morning Welcome by Hattie Dumerauf

Before worship begins each Sunday, a quiet ministry is happening at the church doors: the ministry of a warm smile.

Our Love and a Smile: A Sunday Morning Welcome is a collection of handwritten poems by Hattie Dumerauf, edited by Myron Bruce.

Why This Book Matters

Greeters and hospitality teams rarely get thanked, yet a friendly welcome can be what brings a visitor back or lifts a weary member's heart. It's easy to forget how much a smile at the door matters.

Hattie Dumerauf, a beloved sister in Christ, spent her later years writing poems for the "Smile Greeters" of her congregation. Compiled over six years, these verses celebrate the power of a friendly welcome and the gift of Christian fellowship. With introductions and reflections from friends who knew her well, the book preserves both her poetry and her legacy of encouragement.

Format & Features

A paperback collection of poems with introductions and reflections from those who knew Hattie. It's also available as a PDF eBook for individual use.

Who It's For

Church greeters and hospitality teams, congregations looking for an encouragement gift, and anyone who wants to bring more warmth to their daily walk.

Common Questions

Would it make a good gift for our greeters?
Yes. It was written for a congregation's greeters and makes a natural thank-you gift for a hospitality team.

Is it a devotional?
It works well for personal devotional reading, a poem or two at a time.

About the Editor

Myron Bruce spent fifteen years in education as a teacher, coach, and administrator before entering full-time ministry in 2003. He preaches, teaches adult classes, and travels to congregations across the country with his workshop "Singing with the Spirit," which helps song leaders and churches better understand the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs they sing (Ephesians 5:19).

Product Details

• Author: Hattie Dumerauf
• Editor: Myron Bruce
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Format: Paperback; PDF eBook (individual use)
• ISBN: 9781964805528