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Plan ahead to have a Welcome Committee to greet newcomers to your service. Plan to order welcome folder packages, registration cards and a small gift as a token for them to take home. Such as a calendar magnet, mug, Bible ribbon bookmark, etc.  Ask people to share...

Put final touches on your events and holiday worship services.  Have people personally invite their friends to the holiday events. Plan ahead for a small gift as a token to give to attendees. A calendar magnet or Bible ribbon bookmark are great year-round gifts.  “Do...

Plan for your events. Practice for the Children’s Holiday Pageant or Program. Send out your Community Canvass Program Postcard to invite the community to your event(s) and Christmas service.  “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that...

Start your four-week Bible Study for adults, teens and children. Have them share a common message. Ask families to talk about what they learned in their study with each other. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may...

This is a great weekend to focus on what we are thankful for – ask children to share at your services. This time of year is special to many of us because of the family gatherings and traditions to celebrate. It can also be very busy as we shuffle from one place to the...

Finalize plans for your holiday dinner and/or volunteering at a local shelter. Now is the time to work on finalizing all of your church’s Thanksgiving and Christmas event plans. By being organized, you and your volunteers can ensure a smooth sailing and joyous holiday...

Mail the Community Canvass Invite Postcard for your holiday dinner on Thanksgiving or event on the weekend after. Invite your community ~ ask for an RSVP.  Inviting Your Community Hopefully by this time, you’ve established all of your seasonal events and festivities....

Start your Prayer Chain on red and green paper strips to decorate your tree. Have families suggest people to invite into your church for services, bible study or to your special events. Creating a Prayer Chain As the “Christ”mas season approaches, you may be looking...

Finalize your plans for Trunk-or-Treat. Order magnets ahead of time to distribute for “Save This Date” for your Children’s Pageant, Christmas Program, Birthday Party or Holiday Dinner. Include your service times and locations. Magnets Have A Long “Refrigerator” Life...