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Be a Part of the NatioNal MoveMeNt this fall! On September 16, 2012, thousands of churches across America will reach out to their unchurched neighbors and invite them to rediscover church. Won't you join them?

Back To Church Sunday is a campaign specifically designed to help churches reach out and invite everyone in America back to church. The campaign encourages church attendance by inspiring and empowering church members to personally invite neighbors, friends and loved ones to a special Sunday service.

Last year over 7600 churches participated in the third year of this growing national movement and on average they saw a 25% increase in their attendance on that day! This year we are expecting 10,000 churches to band together and bring spiritual renewal to their communities through Back to Church Sunday! Join this movement in your community!

“Back to Church Sunday is based on the simple principle that most people will come to church if invited by a friend and yet only 2% of church members invite unchurched friends to church.”

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SERMON NOTES

Welcome to Back to Church Sunday! Whether you’re a regular attender or you accepted an invitation from someone to attend the service, we’re happy you’re here. We hope throughout this service you’ll experience God’s amazing grace and His remarkable love for you.

For some of you this may be a new experience. It may be your first time attending, or you may have been involved in a church but you had to stop attending for one reason or another. Still others of you may already be involved in a church somewhere else and are coming just for this special service. No matter what the reason for your attendance, we welcome you to our church community! We look forward to getting to know you better. We are here for you and your family, and we’re committed to equipping and supporting you in your spiritual life.

This Back to Church Next Step Bulletin Guide includes a sermon-notes page, small group or individual study questions, six daily devotionals, and a tear-off Connection Card that will help you connect to our church and take the next step in your spiritual growth.

We will share with you an encouraging message from the Bible. In fact, we hope that after you hear today’s message, you’ll walk away inspired

and with a new appreciation for the importance of a church community and how it can impact your life

for good. So let’s get started …

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Copyright © 2012 by Outreach, Inc., Vista, CA 92081 All rights reserved. Written by Heather Schnese. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Read 1 Peter 2:4–10.Jesus is called the living Stone in verse 4. What do you think this means? What characteristics come to mind when you think of a rock or stone?

We, too, are called living stones in verse 5. Do the characteristics of rocks and stones you thought of always describe you? If not, how are you unlike a rock or stone sometimes?

Despite our weaknesses, what does verse 5 say God is doing with us as stones when we come to Him? How do your spiritual sacrifices become acceptable to God, according to this verse?

What happens to a wall if a stone in the middle is pulled out? What does this say about your importance to God and your participation in church?

Read verses 9–10 again. List the various names used to describe Christians in verse 9. How do they make you feel? What does verse 9 say is part of your purpose in life?

What does verse 10 say about your past? What does it say about your present? How is that possible?

Read 1 Corinthians 12:12–31.What does verse 13 say Christians have in common?

Who created the body of Christ, according to verses 13–24?

What does verse 25 say God wants for Jesus’ body and the individual parts of it?

How do the various parts of the body work together? What does that say about the church?

What feelings or insecurities may cause you to think you cannot be part of the body of Christ? What do verses 16–17 say to bring you some assurance?

In what ways are you a part of the body of Christ? What are your skills and gifts?

SMALL-GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL STUDY QUESTIONSRead the following Scripture passages, then answer the study questions. Discuss with others if this guide is being used in a group or with friends. Pray that God would use this time to help you better understand your part in His church.

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We Belong

Read Acts 2:42–47. The church was created by God to be a family where we could grow and experience His love and blessing. An irresistible force to carry on His work in the world, the church has five purposes and priorities:

• Authentic Community—where you can experience relationships the way they were meant to be.

• Worship—where you not only experience God’s love and goodness but learn to wholeheartedly give love back to Him.

• Growth—where you can become the best you that you can be! It is a com-munity that values and prioritizes personal growth.

• Stewardship—where you use your gifts and talents and invest in positive priorities—the things that really matter for eternity.

• Outreach—where people hear the Good News and are adopted into God’s family; where we learn how much we are loved and share that love with others.

The church is not just a place you go—it is a family you belong to!

List some of the benefits you receive from your local church and ways that you can be more of a blessing to it.

We Are Devoted to Each Other

Read Romans 12:10. A sports team, a gym, a book club, a Facebook group … You are likely a member of numerous groups. You probably even have a card or two validating your membership to a particular retail store or restaurant; with these you are afforded special discounts and opportunities. The church is also a community where you are a valued member, but one of the significant aspects that sets the church apart from all other groups is this: In a church, people are devoted to each other in love, and this devotion creates an authenticity where you can thrive.

The New Testament sheds light on how we devote ourselves to each other. First, we are honest, confessing our sins to each other and then praying for each other (James 5:16). Second, we hold each other accountable (Colos-sians 3:16). Third, we encourage (Hebrews 10:25) and help each other do life together: “Carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2). And most of all, we love each other the way Christ loves us (John 13:34–35).

Pray about becoming a devoted member of a church small group. If you already are, ask yourself what you can do to show the love of Jesus to those in your group.

We Worship

Read John 4:23–24. God deserves our worship, and as a church we have the opportunity to worship Him together just like the early Christians did: “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God” (Acts 2:46–47).

We glorify God through worshipping together on a regular basis, singing to Him, and exalting His name during services (Psalm 34:3). We also glorify God through praying together (Acts 4:24). Lastly, we glorify God by investing our time and using our skills to honor Him. Paul urged the early Christians to offer their bodies as living sacrifices as a true and proper form of worship (Romans 12:1). We, too, recognizing His great mercy and love for us, are motivated to worship Him with our lives.

Memorize Psalm 86:12 and commit to regularly worshipping God.

We Grow

Read 2 Peter 3:18. The groups you’re a part of likely promote personal growth of some sort. A sports team practices on a regular basis to hone athletic skills, a book club meets to understand a text better, and moms gather to discuss raising children more effectively. Similarly, the early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42).

Church is a place where you can grow spiritually with the help of others—no matter where you’re at in your spiritual journey. Through small groups, Bible studies, and other ministries, you have the opportunity to learn more about God’s Word and how to apply it to your own life circumstances and relationships.

In Ephesians 4:12–13, Paul addresses the early Christians, stating that Christ uses pastors and other leaders “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Pray that the Lord helps you grow in your faith. Devote yourself, like the apostles did, to regular times of Bible study and prayer.

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We Prioritize

Read Matthew 6:24–34. Things of this world will not last. Jesus tells us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth. … But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. … For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19–21).

To that end, a church seeks to focus on the things that will last—namely, people! The church in the book of Acts provides a great example of how we can do this: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need” (Acts 2:44–45). They were smart about their resources so that when people were in need, they could provide help.

Likewise, let us focus on how we can make a difference for God through the investment of our time, talents, and finances. We want our schedules and budget to reveal a commitment to people, not things.

Consider your own schedule and budget. Pray that the Lord helps you prioritize the important treasures.

We Invite Others

Read John 1:43–49. Inviting others into this authentic community called church is the foundation of Back to Church Sunday! But it’s not something that should be done only for one day. God mandates us to share His Good News with others on a continuous basis: “Go and make disciples of all na-tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

If members of a church community strive to remain devoted to each other, worship in praise and thanksgiving for who God is and what He’s done, grow spiritually, and emphasize relationships over material things, church begins to look like Christ—to bear His image! Isn’t that a community you’d like your friends and family to be a part of with you?

Your neighbors won’t know about God’s love and His church unless you walk next door or across the street and tell them. “How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?” asks Paul. “‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news’” (Romans 10:14–15).

Commit to inviting a friend to church next Sunday. Pray for that friend throughout this week.

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Name: ______________________________

Address: _____________________________

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Male Female Single Married Single Parent Widowed

I made a decision today to: Receive Christ as my Savior Recommit my life to Christ

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Welcome Message & Sermon Notes Pages Small Group Study Questions Daily Devotionals

We Belong Read Acts 2:42–47. The church was created by God to be a family where we could grow and experience His love and blessing. An irresistible force to carry on His work in the world, the church has five purposes and priorities:• Authentic Community—where you can experience relationships the way they were meant to be.• Worship—where you not only experience God’s love and goodness but learn to wholeheartedly give love back to Him.• Growth—where you can become the best you that you can be! It is a com-munity that values and prioritizes personal growth.• Stewardship—where you use your gifts and talents and invest in positive priorities—the things that really matter for eternity.• Outreach—where people hear the Good News and are adopted into God’s family; where we learn how much we are loved and share that love with others.

The church is not just a place you go—it is a family you belong to!List some of the benefits you receive from your local church and ways that you can be more of a blessing to it.

We Are Devoted to Each Other Read Romans 12:10. A sports team, a gym, a book club, a Facebook group … You are likely a member of numerous groups. You probably even have a card or two validating your membership to a particular retail store or restaurant; with these you are afforded special discounts and opportunities. The church is also a community where you are a valued member, but one of the significant aspects that sets the church apart from all other groups is this: In a church, people are devoted to each other in love, and this devotion creates an authenticity where you can thrive.

The New Testament sheds light on how we devote ourselves to each other. First, we are honest, confessing our sins to each other and then praying for each other (James 5:16). Second, we hold each other accountable (Colos-sians 3:16). Third, we encourage (Hebrews 10:25) and help each other do life together: “Carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2). And most of all, we love each other the way Christ loves us (John 13:34–35).Pray about becoming a devoted member of a church small group. If you already are, ask yourself what you can do to show the love of Jesus to those in your group.

We Worship Read John 4:23–24. God deserves our worship, and as a church we have the opportunity to worship Him together just like the early Christians did: “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God” (Acts 2:46–47).

We glorify God through worshipping together on a regular basis, singing to Him, and exalting His name during services (Psalm 34:3). We also glorify God through praying together (Acts 4:24). Lastly, we glorify God by investing our time and using our skills to honor Him. Paul urged the early Christians to offer their bodies as living sacrifices as a true and proper form of worship (Romans 12:1). We, too, recognizing His great mercy and love for us, are motivated to worship Him with our lives.

Memorize Psalm 86:12 and commit to regularly worshipping God.

We GrowRead 2 Peter 3:18. The groups you’re a part of likely promote personal growth of some sort. A sports team practices on a regular basis to hone athletic skills, a book club meets to understand a text better, and moms gather to discuss raising children more effectively. Similarly, the early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42). Church is a place where you can grow spiritually with the help of others—no matter where you’re at in your spiritual journey. Through small groups, Bible studies, and other ministries, you have the opportunity to learn more about God’s Word and how to apply it to your own life circumstances and relationships.

In Ephesians 4:12–13, Paul addresses the early Christians, stating that Christ uses pastors and other leaders “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

Pray that the Lord helps you grow in your faith. Devote yourself, like the apostles did, to regular times of Bible study and prayer.

Monday

Wednesday

Tuesday Thursday

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CONNECTIONCARD

I would like more information about: Becoming a Christian Getting Baptized Becoming a Church Member Spiritual Growth Small Groups Children’s Ministry Youth Ministry Women’s Ministry Evangelism/Outreach Ministry Places I Can Serve Baby/Child Dedication Other _____________________________ Please Have a Staff Member Contact Me.

Share a Prayer Request: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My prayer request is confidential.

Share a Praise: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We Prioritize

Read Matthew 6:24–34. Things of this world will not last. Jesus tells us, “Do

not store up for yourselves treasures on earth. … But store up for yourselves

treasures in heaven. … For where your treasure is, there your heart will be

also” (Matthew 6:19–21).

To that end, a church seeks to focus on the things that will last—namely,

people! The church in the book of Acts provides a great example of how we

can do this: “All the believers were together and had everything in common.

They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need” (Acts

2:44–45). They were smart about their resources so that when people were in

need, they could provide help.

Likewise, let us focus on how we can make a difference for God through the

investment of our time, talents, and finances. We want our schedules and

budget to reveal a commitment to people, not things.

Consider your own schedule and budget. Pray that the Lord helps

you prioritize the important treasures.

We Invite Others

Read John 1:43–49. Inviting others into this authentic community called

church is the foundation of Back to Church Sunday! But it’s not something

that should be done only for one day. God mandates us to share His Good

News with others on a continuous basis: “Go and make disciples of all na-

tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

If members of a church community strive to remain devoted to each other,

worship in praise and thanksgiving for who God is and what He’s done, grow

spiritually, and emphasize relationships over material things, church begins

to look like Christ—to bear His image! Isn’t that a community you’d like your

friends and family to be a part of with you?

Your neighbors won’t know about God’s love and His church unless you walk

next door or across the street and tell them. “How can they believe in the

one of whom they have not heard?” asks Paul. “‘How beautiful are the feet of

those who bring good news’” (Romans 10:14–15).

Commit to inviting a friend to church next Sunday. Pray for that

friend throughout this week.

Friday

Saturday

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Name: ______________________________

Address: _____________________________

City, State Zip:_________________________

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E-mail: _______________________________

Please update my info

Please indicate:

Regular-attender

Visitor

Out-of-town visitor

Please circle your current age group

and school grades of any children

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Children:0–3 yrs. 4–5 yrs. K 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 College

Male Female

Single Married

Single Parent Widowed

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Recommit my life to Christ

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Each of the different grade level packets contain lessons for 12 children plus a 4-page Teacher Guide. The Bible-based lessons target a friendship theme. At the end of each lesson, children will have an opportunity to learn how they can become a friend of Jesus.

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Name:

New FriendsBarnabas Becomes Saul’s Friend

Acts 9:19-31

Saul had become Jesus’ follower.

He loved telling people in Damascus about

Jesus.

But some people wanted to stop Saul. They guarded

the city gates so Saul couldn’t get away.

One night, Saul’s friends put him inside a big basket. They

lowered the basket down the city wall to the ground. Now

Saul was free!

Saul went to Jerusalem. He wanted to be with Jesus’

followers there. But they were afraid of Saul. They

remembered when he had been mean to them.

A Christian named Barnabas talked with Saul.

Barnabas told his friends that Jesus had

changed Saul. Then Jesus’ followers

became Saul’s friends, too.

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Welcoming Others

Find the children who need to feel welcomed in your class.

ParentPartners

Lesson Focus: God encourages Christians to seek opportunities to make new friends.

Ways to reinforce this truth with your child:

z Why was Saul lonely when he was in Damascus?

z How did Saul’s new friends help him escape?

z Who listened and cared for Saul in the new city?

z How did Barnabas help Saul?

z Read the Bible story together (or read the summary

on the front of this page).

z Learn the Bible words: Acts 9:27

“Barnabas helped Saul make new friends.”

z With your child, plan what you could do to welcome

a new family to your neighborhood or church.ASK:

ACT:

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1

Name:

New FriendsBarnabas Becomes Saul’s Friend

Acts 9:19-31

Saul had become Jesus’ follower.

He loved telling people in Damascus about

Jesus.

But some people wanted to stop Saul. They guarded

the city gates so Saul couldn’t get away.

One night, Saul’s friends put him inside a big basket. They

lowered the basket down the city wall to the ground. Now

Saul was free!

Saul went to Jerusalem. He wanted to be with Jesus’

followers there. But they were afraid of Saul. They

remembered when he had been mean to them.

A Christian named Barnabas talked with Saul.

Barnabas told his friends that Jesus had

changed Saul. Then Jesus’ followers

became Saul’s friends, too.

2

Welcoming Others

Find the children who need to feel welcomed in your class.

ParentPartners

Lesson Focus: God encourages Christians to seek opportunities to make new friends.

Ways to reinforce this truth with your child:

z Why was Saul lonely when he was in Damascus?

z How did Saul’s new friends help him escape?

z Who listened and cared for Saul in the new city?

z How did Barnabas help Saul?

z Read the Bible story together (or read the summary

on the front of this page).

z Learn the Bible words: Acts 9:27

“Barnabas helped Saul make new friends.”

z With your child, plan what you could do to welcome

a new family to your neighborhood or church.ASK:

ACT:

©2012 DiscipleLand. All rights reserved. Illegal to reproduce.

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THIRTY DaYS THaT WIll TRanSFORM YOuR CHuRCH!For many, church is only a place to go to on Sundays or holidays. What if it could be much more? The 30-Day Church Challenge is a five-week campaign based on the foundational Scriptures in the book of Acts and is specifically designed to help every attender understand and engage in the five purposes of the Church. For thirty days they will discover how your church can help them reach their God-given potential and how together you can become a church that transforms your community and the world! Featuring inspirational sermons, weekly challenges, video-based lessons, and the 30-Day Church Challenge book, this powerful campaign will challenge your church attenders to:

At the end of the 30-Day Church Challenge your congregation won’t just view church as a place to come to, but as a vi-brant family to belong to. They won’t just come to church, they will BEcome the church: a community of faith—powerful, inspirational, and transformational—touching your community and the world with the power of the Gospel!

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devote themselves to authentic community

(acts 2:44)

develop a worship lifestyle

(acts 2:46-47)

commit to spiritual growth

(acts 2:42)

embrace stewardship and a generous lifestyle (acts 2:44-45; acts 4;32-35)

engage in sharing god’s love and the gospel with others

(acts 2:47)

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Get Both Kits for only $99!Order the Back To Church Sunday Church Kit with the 30 Day Church Challenge Kit and SAVE! No Risk Trial—See Back Cover for Details!

30-day church challenge kiT help Your Congregation engage in The Five Purposesof the Church!Includes everything you need to plan and implement the 30-Day Church Challenge in your church! For five weeks you will chal-lenge your congregation and visitors to become everything God created them to be, and experience the benefits of becoming an engaged, active member of the body of Christ.

The Church Kit includes:• Six customizable sermons: a vision-casting sermon

& 5 Challenge Sermons.

• Leader’s planning guide with resources to help you plan and implement a successful, effective campaign

• Resource DVD with video sermon illustrations

• The 30-Day Church Challenge DVD-based study for small groups and individuals

• PowerPoint templates and matching bulletin inserts

• Planning and promotional tools

• Branded graphics for your website

CK1545671 $49.95 (List $59.99)

Available to Ship Late June.

30-day church challenge coinThe 30-Day Church Challenge Coin is designed to help your congregation connect with

your church, remember the principles you are teaching, and make a commitment to en-gage in the 5 purposes of the church. Most importantly, the coin reminds your attenders that church is not just a place you go, it is a family you belong to. When participants carry and display the coin they are saying: “We belong! We’re in this together! We’re committed! We’re part of something bigger than us! You can count on me—for the next

5 weeks, I’m in and ready for the challenge!” The coins come individually mounted on a simple “backer card” printed with a special message to remind your church of the commit-

ment everyone is making in this 30-Day Church Challenge campaign: 

The coin you hold in your hand is a powerful reminder of the challenge we›re taking and the commitment necessary to get everything we can from this challenge:

NOTE: The Challenge Coin is referenced in the Week 1 Sermon provided in the Church Kit.

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• It represents our church leadership saying: “We’re committed to making the 30-Day Church Challenge a life-changing experience for you!”

• It’s all of us saying to one another: “We’re in this 30-Day Challenge together! We’re committed to BEcoming like the Acts 2 church!”

• It’s you saying to the rest of the church: “You can count on me to attend the services for the next five weeks, and to prayerfully engage in the five purposes of the church!”

• And it’s you making a personal commitment to yourself: “For the next 30 days, I’m committed to discovering my God-given potential through the five purposes of the church!”

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dVd-BaSed STudy for indiVidualS or Small grouPS Help your small group members discover the five purposes of the church that can revolutionize and change their lives. This 5-week small-group study is based on the foundational Scriptures in the book of Acts, and will challenge every person to:

1. Devote themselves to authentic community (Acts 2:44)

2. Develop a worship lifestyle (Acts 2:46-47)

3. Commit to spiritual growth (Acts 2:42)

4. Embrace stewardship and a generous lifestyle (Acts 2:44-45; Acts 4;32-35)

5. Engage in sharing God’s love and the gospel with others (Acts 2:47)

every small group leader will need a DvD-based Study Kit. This kit includes:

• Small Group DVD with Leader’s Guide & two videos for the group to watch and discuss each week.

• 30-Day Church Challenge Book—Includes daily lessons, with simple, but do-able application steps and small group discussion/study questions for each week . A required resource for every small group member as part of the Small Group DVD-based Study.

KT1545671 $15.95 (List $19.99)

The 30-day church challenge Book This handy book takes every participant in the 30-Day Church Challenge on a daily, interactive journey to help them apply each week’s sermon challenge. Includes short, but powerful daily lessons, spot-on Scriptures, heartfelt prayers, personal journaling questions, and simple, but doable application steps! It also includes small group discussion and study questions for each week’s small group DVD study! A required resource for every small group member as part of the Small Group DVD-based Study.

BK15456 $8.95 single (List $9.99) Buy in bulk and save—$79.50/pack of 10!

Visit 30daychurchchallenge.com to preview materials!

Rollup Banner & Stand 30 Day Church Challenge RU15456 $149

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Promote the five themes of the 30 Day Church Challenge with these eye-catching RollUp Banners on your stage or in your lobby. Purchase these banners and stands individually for $149 each or get all 5 for the price of 4—only $596!

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Stickup 3'x3' StickUp adhesive banner sticks to

any smooth, flat surface $79 each.

30 Day Church Challenge 5 pack PR1545670 $596

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by” in life, that maybe you were meant

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Outdoor BannersAvailable in 5 sizes, starting at $129 each.Like a mini-billboard, an outdoor banner can attract passing traffic and promote your special series. These eye-catching banners come in both vinyl and adhesive StickUp and are custom printed to fit your church in just a couple days! Add the 2-sided A-frame stand and displaying your vinyl banner is even easier!

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*NO Risk 30-day TRial: Order the combo kit and review it with your staff and board—If you aren’t convinced that these campaigns can reach the unchurched in your community and grow your church both spiritually and in attendance, simply return the full combo kit for a refund!

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Seven out of ten unchurched people have NEVER been invited to church! On September 16, 2012, thousands of churches across America will reach out to their unchurched neighbors and invite them to rediscover church. Be a part of this national movement —see pages 2-9 inside to learn more!

This five-week campaign is based on the book of Acts and is designed to help every attender understand and engage in the five purposes of the Church. For 30 days, attenders will discover how your church can help them reach their God-given potential and how together you can become a church that transform your community and the world! See pages 10–15 to learn more!

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