The substance of our faith and our very salvation depends on the resurrection of Christ. Apart from it, our faith is futile, we are still dead in our sins, we have no hope in our own resurrection, and as the Apostle Paul put it, \u201cwe are of all people most pitied.\u201d But Jesus did rise again and His resurrection proved victory over every ruler, authority, and power, including death. Invite your community to hear this important message. Here are the top 20 church outreach ideas for Easter Sunday:<\/p>\n
There are templates available online if you don\u2019t want to design them from scratch. Postcard invitations are practical for mailing as well as for personally handing out to family, neighbors, friends, and to the perfect stranger.<\/p>\n
Give them a car wash, a smile, and an invitation to the special Easter Sunday service. What more could they ask for?<\/p>\n
This is a church outreach event specifically addressed by scripture. \u201cBut when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you\u2026\u201d Luke 14:13-14.<\/p>\n
People like to run, walk and get fit, and even better if there is a cause attached to it. Sponsor a water station at a local running event and hand out Easter service invitations along with refreshments.<\/p>\n
Make signs for members to place in their yards announcing the upcoming Easter Sunday service. Be sure to include times and location.<\/p>\n
Set up a form of electronic invitation that is easy for members to forward along to their friends and family.<\/p>\n
This is a great church outreach idea for children. Fill eggs with candy and an invitation to the Easter Sunday service to hand out to friends and neighbors.<\/p>\n
This one will take some planning, and is a little more involved than the average church outreach idea, but it will be well worth the effort. Invite the community to share their musical talent corporately, to produce this fine event.<\/p>\n
Encourage the church to host individual Seders in their homes to present the significance of the Passover feast to friends and family.<\/p>\n
Reach out to local artists who draw, paint, and write. Ask them to artistically present the trial, death, and\/or resurrection of our Savior.<\/p>\n
Of all the listed church outreach ideas in this article, this may have the most draw in the community. Be prepared for crowds.<\/p>\n
Invite members of the community to a free floral arranging class. If you charge a small fee for the supplies, that\u2019s ok, but at least provide the instruction and goodies for free.<\/p>\n
Invite the members of your church to spring clean and donate their clutter to the cause. Place information and a warm invitation to the upcoming Easter Sunday service in each bag of sold goods.<\/p>\n
People love to eat! Advertise a free pancake breakfast after the Easter service for celebration and fellowship.<\/p>\n
Invite church members to volunteer to purchase an Easter lily for the sanctuary to aid in Easter decorating. Later deliver the lilies to community senior centers.<\/p>\n
Have members pull together resources to package Easter meals that can be delivered to the less fortunate.<\/p>\n
Put together a musical drama, or a simple play, presenting some aspect of the Gospel. This is a great way to draw the family, friends, and neighbors to hear the resurrection message.<\/p>\n
Take the service to those who cannot come to you. Senior centers, children\u2019s homes, youth detention centers, prisons, shut-ins, etc.<\/p>\n
People typically dress up for Easter Sunday service. Set up a booth to take photos to commemorate the Easter celebration.<\/p>\n
When visitors darken the doorways of your church, smile and let them know that their presence is gladly received. A small welcome gift is also a nice touch that will give you a short time to interact with your guest for the chance to communicate that you care.<\/p>\n
Feel free to share other effective strategies you\u2019ve implemented to let the community know they are welcome to your special Resurrection Sunday service.<\/p>\n
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