Christmas INVITE TOOLKIT
Inviting People to Christmas
Did you know that based off of Lifeway Research, 82% of people would come to church if a friend invited them, and yet only 2% of Christians bother to extend an invitation?
Christmas is just around the corner! Let’s plan to maximize that opportunity to invite our friends and family to join us as we worship our THE COMING KING!
This is a time to celebrate that Jesus was born! So, to help you with this we have put together a toolkit to use as you invite your friends and family to join our celebration.
5 Steps to Invite People to Christmas
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Think about who you can and should invite to Christmas.
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Identify the best way you can get the message out.
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Pray and ask God to give you boldness and confidence that He will work.
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Access the related resources below.
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Share them online or in-person.
Christmas Invite Toolkit
Inside, you'll find:
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Digital invites to share on social media.
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Talking points to help guide you with video invitations or posts from your phone.
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Templates to text and email to your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers
Social Media Images
Download these social media images to share on your social profiles. Add a caption and tag your friends.
Mobile Device
1. Tap and hold the image and select "Download" or "Save Photo"
2. Find the image on your device and tap "Share"
Computer
1. Right-click the image and select "Download" or "Save Photo"
2. Open your social network in your web browser
3. Add the image to your social post
Possible Talking Points
A personal invitation goes a long way! Here’s some instructions you can use for a video invite! Use this to create a selfie and post to your social media to invite your friends to Christmas as well. Get creative!
“Christmas is coming up quick! I can’t wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus, especially at a time like this. Join me in person for the service at the Don Gibson theatre in Uptown Shelby hosted by Hope Community Church.”
“Hey friends! I am so excited to celebrate the good news that Jesus was born and He's the reason for the season! Especially in the midst of so much uncertainty and pain. I’m attending a Christmas service this weekend; can you join me?"
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Personal Note with Invitation
Obtain a hard copy of the Uptown Christmas Invitations from Hope Community Church and include it with a personal note sharing how Jesus changed your life! Then either mail it, leave at their door, or deliver it in person. Candy is optional.
Email/Text Template
Use these text templates below to invite your friends and family by email or text. Copy and paste into your phone or computer for easy sharing. Feel free to attach a digital invitation as well! A picture goes a long way.
Template 1
Hey! I’ve been thinking of you and miss seeing you (at work/at small group/at the gym). I want to invite you to join me for Hope Community Church’s Uptown Christmas services. I’m attending at (Insert service time you plan to attend: Saturday 4pm, 6pm, or Sunday 8am, 9:30am, or 11:15am), would you like to join me? I have been so encouraged by staying connected to community in this way, and I hope it can be the same for you.
Template 2
Christmas with Hope Community Church is coming soon! Check out the times @ hopeshelby.org/christmas Let me know which service you will be attending, I’d love to join you!
Template 3
You and your family have been in my prayers this week! I hope that you are feeling God’s peace during this time. I just wanted to reach out and invite you to an Uptown Christmas at Hope Community Church! These are services that I think you and your family would love. Let me know if that works for your family and we can attend together!
Template 4
Hey _____! My family and I were talking the other day about fun things to do with family right now, and I wanted to let you know about the Uptown Christmas services at Hope Community Church. I think you and your family would love it. I think it’d be fun if we attended at the same time! Check it out at hopeshelby.org/christmas and let me know.