What do you put in a church welcome bag?
Six Items to Include in Your Guest Welcome Packet
- General information about the church and next steps. The information should be a brief overview.
- Information about specific ministries that might be of interest.
- A welcome gift.
- Stories from members.
- Weekly schedule.
- Important upcoming dates.
How do you welcome visitors to a church?
It means just being natural. Introduce yourselves, tell them you are glad they are there, ask if they have any questions. That’s it. Don’t give a history of your church, or tell them the sermon is usually better, or you’re hoping to someday remodel your antiquated facility.
What gifts do you bring to the church?
No matter how big or small the gift, your community will definitely appreciate the initiative.
- Journals. A journal is a gift that members can use on a daily basis.
- Personalized Thank You Notes. Everyone loves a personalized note!
- Bibles.
- Bookmarks.
- Christmas Ornaments.
- Tote Bags.
- Mugs.
- Food.
What do you put in an outreach bag?
Creating your own Outreach Kits is simple. You just need a few things to get started:
- Outreach Kit PDF.
- Printer.
- Scissors.
- Ziplock Snack Bag.
- Pre-packaged food (granola bars, trail mix, crackers, dried fruit, etc.)
- Extras (bus tokens, gift cards, words of encouragement, etc.)
What to give as a gift to a church guest?
Some church’s provide an on-site experience like a welcome lounge as their gift. Other churches do a benevolence giveaway in honor of their guests or directed by their guests. (You’ll see those ideas in the full Ultimate Guest Gift Guide for Churches.) The key is to find what works in your context.
How to say thank you for visiting our church?
Here is a list of 40 thank you for visiting our church messages to make your visitors feel welcome and to encourage them to come back again. #1 I praise God for every face I see in the pulpits during service, the old as well as the new.
What to give a church visitor on their first visit?
The wow factor can play a role in helping a church visitor come back for a second visit. That is one of the first steps to church visitor assimilation. Sharing a small gift as a token of appreciation after a first visit can be a way to stand out and demonstrate extra care.
What should I give someone as a thank you gift?
Napkins (or other small service-related gifts): “Thank you for being a great example of a servant. You have demonstrated Christlike service to many who watch you. May this small token encourage you as you continue to serve the Lord with gladness!”