Donate to All Nations Sunday!
Every nation needs you... right here.On October 23, 2011, United Pentecostal churches across North America will welcome people from around the world who are RIGHT NEXT DOOR. That Sunday is ALL NATIONS SUNDAY. In some congregations there are 3 nationalities represented, in others a dozen, and in some there are more than 40 nationalities in attendance during this special service. They are welcomed, appreciated, and impacted by the saving name of Jesus Christ. And there are many more people, just like these, who are RIGHT NEXT DOOR. People we still need to reach. People who still need to hear this gospel. People who matter!
Not only in participating with the ALL NATIONS SUNDAY initiative, there is another way you can help. Financially! Each year, ALL NATIONS SUNDAY promotions cost Multicultural Ministries approximately $12,000.00. ALL NATIONS SUNDAY is a great success, and needs your help so that we can plan the ALL NATIONS SUNDAY campaign for next year. Any contribution you can give would be greatly appreciated. Will you help? Please donate now by clicking on the donate button on this website.
We believe that you will. ALL NATIONS SUNDAY: Reaching all nations that have come to call North America their home.
October 23, 2011
Join churches around North America in inviting the many ethnic groups of your community to church for a time of celebration. This dynamic service unites communities and helps your church make connections with diverse cultures in your area.
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How You Can Be Involved
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Invite someone to attend All Nations Sunday in your local church.
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Decorate church facilities with an international theme using flags, etc.
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Encourage church members and visitors to dress in their native attire.
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Organize a program so that greeters and ushers dress in international attire.
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Feature songs in a language other than English.
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Host an international dinner after service. Invite sponsors in the city to donate food for the occasion, e.g., Chinese, Mexican, etc.
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Assist greeters in getting information from visitors for follow-up, and volunteer to help with visitor follow-up.
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Offer to host Home Bible Studies and/or small group meetings for visitors.
Preparation
The following suggestions can help prepare your church for an effective All Nations Sunday:
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For two to three Sundays before All Nations Sunday, focus preaching and teaching on reaching every creature with the gospel, regardless of culture or language.
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Consider having only one service on this particular Sunday.
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Combine mother church and daughter church services.
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Incorporate "Friends Day" into All Nations Sunday.
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Launch the beginning of a new daughter work within an ethnic community in the city or area that is still un-reached. Provide the demographic statistics for the city or area, indicating the various ethnicities among the population. (This is essential and should be boldly promoted).
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Invite evangelists and musicians with gifts in reaching different ethnic groups.
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Select a theme. Possible themes include:
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Building Bridges
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Crossing Borders
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Tearing Down Walls
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Dissolving Differences
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Unity in Diversity
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Resources
Each year, the Home Missions Division creates professionally-designed promotional materials for your use during All Nations Sunday. These resources include banners, signs, posters, flyers, and more. As these materials become available, they will be placed on this site for your use.
Downloadable Materials
Planning, promoting, and executing a highly effective All Nations Sunday is a team effort on many fronts. We have designed a detailed plan that outlines every possible aspect of the event so that your church can organize and prepare for an exciting and victorious Sunday:
For more information, contact:
Reverend Donald D. Hanscom
Multicultural Ministries Director
Email: dhanscom@upci.org
