The holidays are upon us! You know very well that your church is about to be a lot busier. The kids’ Christmas program, the youth group’s bake sale, the men’s ministry coat drive, the women’s Christmas tea—wow!
Keep in mind who is coming to all of these events and activities. Yes, you’ll expect to see your faithful attendees, but ‘tis the season to watch for guest and visitors. Make these people feel extra special with a Christmas gift from your church. This will help them remember your ministry in the months to come. And, it will serve as a tangible reminder of the love God showed at Christmas, sending our Savior to be born in Bethlehem.
CTA offers a variety of beautiful, value-priced gifts for your Christmas visitors. Order now and you can have all of your gifts ready before Thanksgiving!
- Put up a “visitors’ tree” and decorate it with ornaments from CTA. Beside the tree, put a small table with paper ornaments (like this or this; print on cardstock and attach a ribbon for hanging). Ask visitors to write down their name and hang their ornament on the tree. After they do that, invite them to pick an ornament from the tree to take home.
- For guests who visit near Thanksgiving, hand out the Gift of God's Grace devotion book and pen set. The book contains 24 brief pieces that are rooted in Scripture and designed to help all in your congregation take a moment every day of December to ground themselves in God's grace and love.
- Pre-pack the Gifts of God's Grace gift bag with a few gifts so they’ll be ready to grab at a moment’s notice. Be sure to include the inspirational magnet and candle holder.
- For the littlest visitors, pack a Christmas-themed busy bag: A His Name Is Jesus activity book, a Jesus, the Prince of Peace plastic tumbler and a 3-D ornament kit are great gifts that keep the Christmas spirit alive throughout the year!
- Stock your visitor center with faith-based ornaments. Invite guests to stop by after worship and give them an ornament, along with your usual welcome items.
How are you welcoming guests this holiday season?
