TOOLS TO HELP YOU LOVE PEOPLE WELL
for Easter 2026: Good Friday, April 3 · Easter Sunday, April 5
We believe the best invitation starts long before you mention church. It starts when you ask someone how they're really doing. It starts when you show up for someone who's struggling. It starts when you pray for someone by name.
These resources are here to help you do that well — not to help you fill seats, but to help you love the people already in your life. Some of them may come to church. Some may not. Either way, the care is worth it.
Take what's helpful. Leave what's not. And know that your church is praying with you for the people on your heart.
A Few Things Worth Knowing First
Listen before you invite. Ask how someone is really doing before you mention Easter. People remember who asked, not who promoted.
Offer to sit with them. "Want to come with me?" is a much easier ask than "You should check out my church." Nobody wants to walk into a new place alone.
It's okay if they say “no”. Your care for them doesn't depend on their answer. Keep showing up for them regardless.
Pray for them by name. Before you send a text or make an ask, spend a moment praying for that specific person. God is already at work in their story.
Ready-to-Send Messages
These are real-sounding messages — not scripts. Edit them, personalize them, make them sound like you. The best version of any of these is the one that actually sounds like it came from you.
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"Hey! I've been thinking about you. My church is celebrating Easter this weekend, and I'd love for you to sit with me. No pressure at all — just thought I'd ask. Let me know!"
"So Easter is coming up, and my church is doing a service that's really focused on hope. I thought of you and wanted to invite you to come with me. Would you be interested?"
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"I know things have been really hard lately. My church is doing an Easter service about hope in difficult seasons, and I thought it might be meaningful. Want to come sit with me? No pressure — just wanted you to know you're invited."
"Thinking of you this week. If you're open to it, my church has an Easter service this Sunday that focuses on finding peace when life feels chaotic. I'd love to have you join me if you're interested."
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"I know you've mentioned wondering about faith stuff before. Easter is actually a great time to check out what my church is like — no weird pressure, just a welcoming community. Want to come with me and see what you think?"
"Hey, no pressure at all, but if you've been curious about church or faith things, Easter is coming up and my church does a really good job making people feel welcome. I'd be happy to sit with you if you want to check it out."
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"It's been way too long! I was thinking about you and wanted to reach out. My church is doing an Easter service this Sunday — would love to catch up and have you join me if you're free. Let me know!"
Graphics You Can Share
These are designed to be shared on your own social media or sent in a personal text message to invite someone you know. Some are designed to encourage people — whether or not they ever visit our church — and another focused on our Easter service times.
We would recommend primarily using the Scripture graphics or using Scripture graphics alongside the Easter times graphic so that your invite doesn’t feel overly promotional, but communicates your care and warmth for the other person.
