

ROAD TO PENTECOST
MAY 23-24, 2026
Member Challenge
5-Week Visitor Invite Campaign
​We are taking Route 50: Road to Pentecost! This is a 5-week soul-winning journey leading to Pentecost Sunday. Our mission is to intentionally reach others with love, invitation, and hope.
THE CHALLENGE
Every member is asked to compile a prayer and invitation list focused
on people in need of salvation.
Add names of family and friends, co-workers, classmates, neighbors,
service providers, and anyone with whom you've made a divine connection.
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Personally invite 5 or more people each week to church and
especially encourage them to attend our Pentecost celebration
services May 23 and 24.
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​Week 1: April 26 - May 2
Build Your Route
Write down 50 names of people to pray for and invite.
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Sample invite messaging:
“Hey, you’ve been on my heart lately. I’m praying for you this week and would
love for you to join me at church soon.”
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“Our church is in a special season of prayer and invitation. Can I
keep you in prayer—and invite you to come with me one day?”​
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Week 2: May 3 - 9
Map Your Quest / Reach Your Circle
Continue inviting those on your list, with a focus on family, friends,
and co-workers. Make a special effort to invite mothers and families
to our Mother’s Day services on May 9 and 10.
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Sample invite messaging:
“We’re having a special Mother’s Day service this [Saturday / Sunday],
and I’d love for you and your family to join me.”
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“You mean a lot to me, and I wanted to personally invite you to church this
weekend. I think you’d really enjoy it.”
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Week 3: May 10 - 16
Expand the Route: Mental Health Awareness Focus
Use this week to intentionally reach those who may be carrying silent burdens.
Offer encouragement, hope, and a place of healing through Christ and community.
Focus on neighbors and service provides (barbers, hairstylists, store clerks, etc.)
and new encounters.
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Sample invite messaging:
“Life can get heavy sometimes. If you ever need encouragement, I’d love
for you to come to church with me this [Saturday/Sunday.”]
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“Our church is focusing on hope, healing, and mental wellness this week.
I thought of you and wanted to invite you.”
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“You carry so much and deserve a space to be refreshed. Come be my guest at church this week.”
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“If you need peace, strength, or just a positive atmosphere, I’d love for you to join me [Saturday/Sunday”]
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Week 4: May 17 - 22
Bring Them In - Pentecost Weekend Push
Follow up all week with everyone you've invited. Offer rides,
send reminders, and share testimonies
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Sample invite messaging:
“Just checking in. I’d still love to have you join me this [Saturday/Sunday”]. Want me to save you a seat?”
“Pentecost Weekend is almost here, and it’s going to be powerful. Come experience it with me!”
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“Need a ride to church? I’d be happy to help you get here.”
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Week 5: May 23 - 24
​Pentecost Celebration Weekend – The Harvest
This is the grand finale of our Route 50 journey! We're looking forward to a
powerful weekend of worship, celebration, and life-changing encounters with God.
Let’s fill the house and rejoice in the harvest!
Sample day-of invite messaging
“Meet me at church today! We're expecting a great move of God!
I’d love for you to be there with me!”
