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Who will you invite?

Christmas Eve is the easiest night of the year to say "come with me." More than half (56%) of people who don't usually go to church at Christmas say they would likely come if someone they know invited them. Here's everything you need to make that ask simple.

Source: Lifeway Research, "Less than half of Americans attend church at Christmas" (Dec. 2024), survey of 1,200 U.S. adults

Three simple steps

  1. PrayAsk God to put one person (your "One More"!) on your heart. Pray for them by name every day until Christmas Eve.
  2. InviteSend a text, hand them an invite card, or make a phone call. We've given you tools below.
  3. BringReserve seats for them, meet them at the door, and sit together. Dinner or hot chocolate before or after the service makes it a night.

When to invite

About two to three weeks ahead is the sweet spot: early enough to beat full December calendars, close enough that it isn't forgotten.

  1. Advent beginsPray and choose your "One More."
  2. Make the inviteText, card, or call. Ask out-of-town family as soon as plans come up.
  3. Last callGrab your last invite cards and ask anyone you haven't yet.
  4. Send a reminderA friendly text turns a "yes" into a plan.

Reminder text (send Dec 22 or 23 and edit service time)

So glad you're coming to Christmas Eve at Faith! We got the tickets for the 4 pm service. Want to meet at the front doors about 30 minutes before the service starts? https://faithmuskoka.ca/christmas

Text this reminder

Send a text invite

Pick the one that fits. Tap "Text this invite" and your phone opens a new message with the words already filled in. Add their name, change anything you like, and send.

A simple invite

Hi! We're going to Christmas Eve at Faith on Thursday, Dec 24: familiar carols, the Christmas story, and a message of hope. Services are at 4 pm or 6 pm. Would you like to come with us? Seats are free: https://faithmuskoka.ca/christmas

Text this invite

Family home for the holidays

Since you'll be up for Christmas, would you come to the Christmas Eve service with us? It's one of our favourite parts of the season. 4 pm or 6 pm on Dec 24 at Faith Baptist Church. I'll reserve seats for all of us: https://faithmuskoka.ca/christmas

Text this invite

Church, then dinner

Want to spend Christmas Eve with us? We're going to the 4 pm service at our church (carols and the Christmas story), then back to our place for dinner. We'd love to have you! Details: https://faithmuskoka.ca/christmas

Text this invite

A neighbour or someone new in town

Hi! Our church, Faith Baptist Church, has a Christmas Eve service that's one of my favourite nights of the year. Carols, the Christmas story, and a message of hope. If you'd like to come, we'd love to sit with you. 4 pm or 6 pm on Dec 24: https://faithmuskoka.ca/christmas

Text this invite

On a computer? Use Copy, then paste into Messenger, WhatsApp or email.

Share your invitation online

A post from you on your social media profile reaches people in our community that a church post never will. Share the invite, then follow up personally with anyone who reacts or comments.

Facebook

Share the Christmas Eve page to your timeline with one tap.

Share on Facebook

Invite graphics

Save to your phone, then post or text them. Square for posts, tall for Stories.

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Suggested caption

Christmas Eve at Faith 🎄 Some moments are worth slowing down for. Join us Thursday, Dec 24 at 4 pm or 6 pm for carols, the Christmas story, and a message of hope. There's a seat for you. Reserve free seats: https://faithmuskoka.ca/christmas

Cards and email

Invite cards

Grab a few cards in the lobby on Sundays, November 29 to December 20. Write a name on each one before you leave the building, so they don't end up on your fridge.

Email invite

Opens your email app with a short invitation ready to go.

Write an email invite

Not sure what to say
when inviting someone in person?

Keep it short and personal. A yes is wonderful; a no is fine. Either way, they know they're welcome.

  • "What are you up to Christmas Eve? We go to church at 4 and we'd love to have you come with us."
  • "Christmas Eve at our church is one of my favourite nights of the year. Want to come? I'll save you a seat."
  • "We're doing the 6 o'clock Christmas Eve service and then hot chocolate at our place. Would you join us?"

(There's a seat for you, too!)

Reserve your own family's free seats, and add one for the person you're inviting.

Reserve seats