How to Host an EvangelisticCommunity Giveaway

Disclaimer:

• It is not a “social gospel”.

• This is not a goal to help “felt needs” and never address sin or teach

doctrine.• This is not the doctrine taught in “The Irresistible

Revolution”.

1. Why should you have a

community giveaway?

2. How do you have acommunity giveaway?

T w o r e a s o n s

w h y

1. J u s t t o b e k in d

In some places Chris tians have

become known for what we hate more than what we love.

.1 T o o p e n d o o r s f o r e v a n g e l is m

“Kindness has converted more sinners than either zeal, eloquence, or learning.” - Frederick William Faber

How to have a community giveaway

4 Times to Consider- Long before- The night before- During- After

Long before

1. When will you have it?

2. Where will you have it?

3. Get “buy in” from the

congregation

4. Collect stuff

Our donations from the community:• Wal-Mart• Dollar General• McDonalds• Lamar’s Doughnuts• University Inn• The local library• A local dentist

5. Advertise

6. Recruit

The night before

1. Another opportunity to get your members

involved

2. Pre-giveaway meeting

3. Sorting

4. Pray together

During

1. Before the doors open

2. When the doors open

3. During the giveaway

After

1. The day of

2. The next day

3. Short term

O u r r e s u l t s :- 11 visitors to services.

- We sent the gospel home with more than 350 people.

- The eyes of our members were opened to the reality of the needs of our community

- We were even more appreciative of the things that we have.

Documents I can share with you

-An advertisement-A donation request letter

-A tax form for donations from members

Your

congregation