Past Sunday pack · August 30, 2026

A free weekly pack for Sunday, August 30, 2026: bulletin words, social posts, colouring pages, youth activities and prayers. Change the [brackets] and use any of it again.

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For Sunday, August 30, 2026: Fall Small Groups Launch

Fall is a fresh start, and there's no better time to find your people. This Sunday we're launching our fall small groups: a place to open the Bible together, pray for one another and share life around a table. Whether you've been here for years or this is your first Sunday, there's a seat saved for you.

This pack is for Sunday, August 30, 2026. Everything here is free to copy, paste and adapt for your church.

The week at a glance

Coming up: Labor Day, Mon Sep 7 · Grandparents Day, Sun Sep 13 · See You at the Pole, Wed Sep 23

Announcement ideas

1. Small group sign-up: Our fall small groups start the week of [date]. Browse the group list in the lobby or at [link], and sign up by [date].
2. Host a group: Have a living room and a coffee pot? We'd love more hosts. Talk to [Name] after the service or email [email].
3. Childcare for groups: Childcare is available for [Day] night groups at the church. Let us know when you sign up so we can plan for your kids.
4. Group leader huddle: All small group leaders and hosts, join us for a short training and prayer time on [date] at [time].

Verse of the week

"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:42, KJV)

1. Bulletin (ready to paste)

Copy everything in this box into your bulletin. Replace anything in [brackets].

Welcome to [Church Name] Fall is a fresh start, and there's no better time to find your people. This Sunday we're launching our fall small groups: a place to open the Bible together, pray for one another and share life around a table. Whether you've been here for years or this is your first Sunday, there's a seat saved for you.

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Order of service - Welcome and call to worship: [Leader] - Songs of praise: [Song 1] · [Song 2] · [Song 3] - Scripture reading: [Reference] read by [Reader] - Prayer: [Leader] - Message: "[Sermon title]" with [Speaker] - Response song: [Song] - Offering and announcements - Benediction

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Announcements - Small group sign-up: Our fall small groups start the week of [date]. Browse the group list in the lobby or at [link], and sign up by [date]. - Host a group: Have a living room and a coffee pot? We'd love more hosts. Talk to [Name] after the service or email [email]. - Childcare for groups: Childcare is available for [Day] night groups at the church. Let us know when you sign up so we can plan for your kids. - Group leader huddle: All small group leaders and hosts, join us for a short training and prayer time on [date] at [time].

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Verse of the week "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:42, KJV)

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A prayer for this week Lord, gather us into groups where your Word is opened, prayers are shared and no one walks alone. Bring the right people together and make each group a place of welcome. Amen.

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Upcoming dates - [Date]: Small group sign-ups close - Sun, Sep 6: Labor Day weekend service - Week of [date]: Fall small groups begin - Sun, Sep 13: Grandparents Day

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[Church Name] · [Address] · [Phone] · [Website] · Pastor [Name]

2. Social posts (Instagram and Facebook)

Three ready posts. Each has an Instagram caption with hashtags, a Facebook version and a one-line brief for whoever makes the graphic.

Post 1: Small group sign-up

• Instagram caption: Find your people this fall. 🍂 Our small groups start the week of [date]: Bible study, prayer, coffee and real friendship. Sign up at the link in our bio!
• Hashtags: #SmallGroups #ChurchCommunity #BibleStudy #FallKickoff #Acts242
• Facebook: Fall small groups are here! Groups meet in homes and at church on different nights, with options for couples, men, women, young adults and parents. Sign up by [date] at [link] or at the welcome desk. Childcare is available for [Day] night groups.
• Image brief: Cozy living room with a coffee table holding open Bibles, mugs and a small plate of cookies, warm lamp light, autumn leaves on the window sill.

Post 2: Call for hosts

• Instagram caption: Got a couch and a coffee pot? ☕ We'd love you to host a small group this fall. No teaching experience needed, just a welcoming heart.
• Hashtags: #Hospitality #SmallGroups #ChurchFamily #OpenHome #Serve
• Facebook: We need a few more small group hosts! If you can open your home one night a week this fall, we'll provide the study guide and a trained leader. Talk to [Name] on Sunday or email [email].
• Image brief: Front door slightly open with warm light inside and a welcome mat, a few pumpkins on the step.

Post 3: Verse of the week

• Instagram caption: "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:42) This is what we want our groups to look like. 🙏
• Hashtags: #Acts242 #VerseOfTheWeek #KJV #Fellowship #ChurchLife
• Facebook: The early church didn't just meet on Sundays. "They continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:42) That's our hope for every small group this fall.
• Image brief: Rustic table with a loaf of bread broken in two, a pitcher and several hands reaching in, shot from above in warm tones, verse text in navy at the bottom.

3. Sunday school colouring pages

Three pages for different ages. Print the one that fits your class, or all three for a mixed group.

Page 1: Friends sharing bread · Simple (ages 3 to 5)

• Bible story: The first believers share meals together (Acts 2:46).
• Verse to print on the page: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1, KJV)
• Line-art brief: Three smiling friends sitting around a round table with one big loaf of bread in the middle. Very thick outlines (about 4 pt), one large central figure and no more than 3 or 4 big shapes in the background. No small details. Black line art only, no shading or grey fill. US Letter portrait (8.5 x 11 in) with 0.5 in margins. A 'Name: ________' line at the top, a band about 1.5 in tall at the bottom with the verse in a clear, friendly font, and a small 'christiankits.com' credit in the bottom corner.

Page 2: The first church · Medium (ages 6 to 8)

• Bible story: The believers meet to pray, learn and share (Acts 2:42-47).
• Verse to print on the page: "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:42, KJV)
• Line-art brief: A courtyard of a simple house with six people sitting on mats, one reading a scroll, a jar and bread on a low table, an olive tree in the corner. Medium outlines (about 2.5 pt), a main scene with 2 or 3 figures and some background detail such as plants, clouds or buildings, all with open areas big enough for crayons. Black line art only, no shading or grey fill. US Letter portrait (8.5 x 11 in) with 0.5 in margins. A 'Name: ________' line at the top, a band about 1.5 in tall at the bottom with the verse in a clear, friendly font, and a small 'christiankits.com' credit in the bottom corner.

Page 3: Jesus calls his friends · Detailed (ages 9 to 12)

• Bible story: Jesus calls fishermen to follow him by the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:18-22).
• Verse to print on the page: "And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19, KJV)
• Line-art brief: Jesus on the shore waving to two men in a wooden fishing boat full of nets, waves, rocks, seagulls, hills and a small village in the distance. Fine outlines (about 1.5 pt), a full scene with patterns, textures and smaller details to fill (borders, fabric patterns, leaves, stones) for older children who enjoy a longer colouring task. Black line art only, no shading or grey fill. US Letter portrait (8.5 x 11 in) with 0.5 in margins. A 'Name: ________' line at the top, a band about 1.5 in tall at the bottom with the verse in a clear, friendly font, and a small 'christiankits.com' credit in the bottom corner.

Teacher tip: Ask kids to name the people in their 'small group': family, friends and teachers who help them follow Jesus. Have them draw one of those people on the back of their page.

4. Youth group activities

Game: Human Knot Groups of 8 to 10 stand in a circle, reach across and grab two different hands, then try to untangle into one circle without letting go. Talk about how groups only work when everyone works together.

Game: Would You Rather: Fall Edition Quick-fire questions: pumpkin pie or apple pie? Hayride or corn maze? Football game or bonfire? Players move to one side of the room or the other.

Discussion questions Read Acts 2:42-47 together first.

1. What four things did the first believers devote themselves to? (Acts 2:42)
2. Why do you think they shared everything and ate together? (Acts 2:44-46)
3. Who is someone you can count on to pray for you? (James 5:16)
4. What makes a group feel welcoming to someone new? (Romans 15:7)

Optional challenge: Prayer partner Pair up with someone in the group and swap one prayer request. Pray for each other every day this week.

Prayers for This Week

Free to use in your bulletin, slides or newsletter. Copy, paste and adapt to fit your church.

1. Opening prayer for Sunday worship Gracious God, you made us for one another. Thank you for this church family and for every person here this morning, the regulars and the newcomers alike. As we worship, knit our hearts together. Teach us to love one another the way you have loved us. Speak to us through your Word, and send us out ready to share life in your name. Amen.

2. Prayer for our small groups Lord Jesus, you walked with a small group of friends and taught them to love God and each other. Bless every group starting this fall. Give our leaders wisdom and warmth, our hosts open homes and open hearts, and every member the courage to show up. Let these groups be places where the Bible comes alive, where prayers are answered and where friendships go deep. Amen.

3. Prayer for those who feel alone God of comfort, you see every person who feels lonely, new in town, recently widowed, single, far from family or simply on the edge. Draw near to them. Help our church notice, invite and include. Use us to set the lonely in families, just as you promise. Amen.

4. Prayer for our community Lord of all, bless our town as summer ends and fall begins. Watch over families adjusting to new schedules, workers in every job, and neighbors who are struggling. Show us how to love the people on our street and in our workplace. Amen.

5. Closing blessing Go now in the peace of Christ. May the Lord bless you and keep you; may his face shine upon you and give you peace. Wherever this week takes you, at home, at work, at school or on the road, may you know you are loved and never alone. Go and serve the Lord with gladness. Amen.

More ways to share this week's posts

Small group sign-up

• Text message: Fall small groups start [date]! Sign up at [link] by [date]. Childcare available on [Day].
• Slide line: Find your people: fall small groups sign up by [date].
• Email line: Our fall small groups start the week of [date]. Find a group and sign up at [link].

Call for hosts

• Text message: Can you host a small group this fall? Reply or email [email] to find out more.
• Slide line: Open your home: host a small group this fall.
• Email line: Could you host a small group this fall? Reply to this email and we'll tell you more.

Verse of the week

• Text message: Verse for the week: Acts 2:42. Fellowship, bread and prayer!
• Slide line: They continued stedfastly... in fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42
• Email line: This week's verse, Acts 2:42, is a picture of what we hope for in every small group.

Kids and Sunday school extra

• Memory verse: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1, KJV)
• Activity: Friendship chain: each child writes or draws a friend's name on a paper strip, then link all the strips into one long chain to hang in the classroom.

Tip of the week

Make the sign-up one step. Use one link, one deadline and one place in the lobby. Put the same link in the bulletin, on the slide and in the email so no one has to hunt for it.

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