EASTER INVITE TOOLKIT

Inviting People to Easter

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?

Easter 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 RISEN SAVIOR!

This is a time to celebrate that Jesus is alive! 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 Easter

Think about who you can and should invite to Easter.
Identify the best way you can get the message out.
Pray and ask God to give you boldness and confidence that He will work.
Access the related resources below.
Share them online or in-person.

Easter Invite Toolkit

Inside, you'll find:

Digital invites to share on social media.
Talking points to help guide you with video invitations or posts from your phone.
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 Easter as well. Get creative!

“Easter is coming up quick! I can’t wait to celebrate the hope of Jesus, especially at a time like this. Join me in person for the service at my church, Hope Community Church.”

“Hey friends! I am so excited to celebrate the good news that Jesus is alive and He's the reason for hope! Especially in the midst of so much uncertainty and pain. I’m attending an Easter service this weekend; can you join me?"

Personal Note with Invitation

Obtain a hard copy of the Easter 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. They can be customized for either the Good Friday Walk Thru Experience or our Easter Sunday Services. Feel free to attach a digital invitation as well! A picture goes a long way.

Template 1

Hey! I don’t know if you have heard about it, but my church is doing a Good Friday Walk Thru Experience from 4-8pm on Good Friday. We could drop by any time, and it’s supposed to only take 30-45 mins. I went last year and it was incredible! It is happening at “The Spinning Leaf at The Vineyard.” Would you want to go with me?

Template 2

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 Easter services. I’m attending at (Insert service time you plan to attend: 8am, 9:30am, or 11:15am and which campus), 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 3

Easter with Hope Community Church is coming soon! Check out the times @ hopeshelby.org/easter Let me know which service you will be attending, I’d love to join you!

Template 4

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 Easter 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 5

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 Easter 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/easter and let me know.