Past Sunday pack · September 6, 2026

A free weekly pack for Sunday, September 6, 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, September 6, 2026: Labor Day Weekend: Rest and Meaningful Work

Happy Labor Day weekend! Whether you're traveling, grilling with family or simply catching your breath, we're glad you're here. This Sunday we give thanks for the gift of work and the gift of rest, and we pray for every worker in our church and community.

This pack is for Sunday, September 6, 2026. Everything here is free to copy, paste and adapt for your church.

The week at a glance

Coming up: Grandparents Day, Sun Sep 13 · See You at the Pole, Wed Sep 23 · Pastor Appreciation Month starts Oct 1 · World Communion Sunday, Oct 4

Announcement ideas

1. Office closed Monday: The church office is closed Monday, Sep 7, for Labor Day. We'll be back Tuesday at [time].
2. Blessing of the hands: During the service we'll pray for workers of every kind. Wear your work shirt, uniform or name badge to church this Sunday.
3. Grandparents Day next week: Next Sunday is Grandparents Day. Bring a grandparent, or someone who has been like one to you, and stay for [coffee and donuts].
4. Small groups start soon: There's still time to join a fall small group. Sign up at [link] by [date].

Verse of the week

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" (Colossians 3:23, KJV)

1. Bulletin (ready to paste)

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

Welcome to [Church Name] Happy Labor Day weekend! Whether you're traveling, grilling with family or simply catching your breath, we're glad you're here. This Sunday we give thanks for the gift of work and the gift of rest, and we pray for every worker in our church and community.

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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 - Office closed Monday: The church office is closed Monday, Sep 7, for Labor Day. We'll be back Tuesday at [time]. - Blessing of the hands: During the service we'll pray for workers of every kind. Wear your work shirt, uniform or name badge to church this Sunday. - Grandparents Day next week: Next Sunday is Grandparents Day. Bring a grandparent, or someone who has been like one to you, and stay for [coffee and donuts]. - Small groups start soon: There's still time to join a fall small group. Sign up at [link] by [date].

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Verse of the week "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" (Colossians 3:23, KJV)

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A prayer for this week Lord, bless every worker in our church and town. Give rest to the weary, work to those who are looking, and joy in serving you in whatever we do. Amen.

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Upcoming dates - Mon, Sep 7: Labor Day, office closed - Sun, Sep 13: Grandparents Day - Wed, Sep 23: See You at the Pole - Thu, Oct 1: Pastor Appreciation Month begins

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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: Labor Day weekend welcome

• Instagram caption: Happy Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸 Come rest and worship with us this Sunday at [time]. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
• Hashtags: #LaborDay #LaborDayWeekend #Rest #Matthew1128 #Church
• Facebook: It's Labor Day weekend! Join us Sunday at [time] as we give thanks for the gift of work and pray for every worker in our community. Wear your work shirt or uniform and we'll pray for you by name. Note: the church office is closed Monday.
• Image brief: Picnic table under a shady tree with a red-checked tablecloth, glass of lemonade and a small American flag, soft late-summer light.

Post 2: Pray for workers

• Instagram caption: Nurses, drivers, farmers, teachers, parents, builders: we're praying for you this weekend. 🙏 Drop your job in the comments and we'll pray for you.
• Hashtags: #PrayForWorkers #LaborDay #FaithAtWork #Colossians323 #ChurchFamily
• Facebook: This Labor Day weekend we're praying for workers in our church and town. Tell us what you do in the comments, and our prayer team will pray for you by name this week.
• Image brief: Grid of four work items (stethoscope, hard hat, chalkboard, steering wheel) in simple illustration style, navy and gold, 'We're praying for you' in the centre.

Post 3: Verse of the week

• Instagram caption: "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." (Colossians 3:23) Your work matters to God. 💼
• Hashtags: #Colossians323 #VerseOfTheWeek #KJV #FaithAndWork #Monday
• Facebook: Whether you clock in, work from home, care for kids or volunteer, your work matters to God. "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." (Colossians 3:23)
• Image brief: Weathered work gloves resting on a wooden workbench beside a mug, verse text in cream on a navy band.

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: God rests on the seventh day · Simple (ages 3 to 5)

• Bible story: God makes the world and rests on the seventh day (Genesis 2:1-3).
• Verse to print on the page: "And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made." (Genesis 2:2, KJV)
• Line-art brief: A big smiling sun over a simple hill with one tree, a few flowers and a sleeping lamb. 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: Jesus the carpenter · Medium (ages 6 to 8)

• Bible story: Jesus grows up in Nazareth, where Joseph is a carpenter (Mark 6:3).
• Verse to print on the page: "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" (Colossians 3:23, KJV)
• Line-art brief: Young Jesus and Joseph in a workshop, sawing a plank, with simple tools on the wall and wood shavings on the floor. 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: Nehemiah rebuilds the wall · Detailed (ages 9 to 12)

• Bible story: The people work together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 4:6).
• Verse to print on the page: "So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work." (Nehemiah 4:6, KJV)
• Line-art brief: Workers lifting and stacking large stones on a city wall, ropes, baskets, a ladder, a city gate and hills behind, Nehemiah directing with a scroll. 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 each child what job they would like to do when they grow up, and remind them they can serve God in any job.

4. Youth group activities

Game: Job Charades Players act out jobs (firefighter, chef, dentist, farmer) while the group guesses. Bonus points for jobs mentioned in the Bible, like shepherd, fisherman or tentmaker.

Game: Build It Fast Teams get 20 cups, 10 index cards and three minutes to build the tallest tower. Then talk about teamwork, like Nehemiah's builders.

Discussion questions Read Colossians 3:17-24 together first.

1. What's the hardest job you've ever had, including chores or homework? (Colossians 3:23)
2. What does it mean to work 'as to the Lord'? (Colossians 3:17)
3. Why do you think God built rest into the week? (Exodus 20:9-10)
4. Where do you need Jesus' rest right now? (Matthew 11:28-30)

Optional challenge: Serve without being asked Do one job at home this week without being asked, and do it heartily. Don't tell anyone until next 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 Lord of the Sabbath, thank you for this day of rest and worship. Many of us arrive tired from a busy season. Let this hour refresh us. Lift the weight off our shoulders, quiet our minds and fill us again with your joy. We give you our praise, our work and our weekend. In Jesus' name. Amen.

2. Prayer for workers God who made us to work and create, we pray for every worker: nurses and farmers, drivers and teachers, builders and cleaners, office staff and shop clerks, first responders and stay-at-home parents. Bless the work of their hands. Keep them safe, treat them with fairness and give them joy in doing their work as unto you. Amen.

3. Prayer for those looking for work Faithful Provider, we lift up everyone looking for a job, struggling to pay the bills or worried about their work. Open doors, give them favor and keep them from discouragement. Help our church be a family that shares leads, meals and encouragement. Amen.

4. Prayer for rest Lord Jesus, you invite the weary to come to you. Teach us to rest without guilt and to trust you with what is left undone. Give peace to those who cannot take a holiday this weekend, and help all of us find rest in you. 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

Labor Day weekend welcome

• Text message: Happy Labor Day weekend! Worship is at [time] Sunday. Office closed Monday.
• Slide line: Come unto me... and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
• Email line: This Sunday we pray for workers of every kind. The office is closed Monday for Labor Day.

Pray for workers

• Text message: Reply with your job and we'll pray for you this Labor Day weekend. 🙏
• Slide line: Whatever your work, we're praying for you this week.
• Email line: Reply with what you do, and our prayer team will pray for you by name this week.

Verse of the week

• Text message: Verse for the week: Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. (Col 3:23)
• Slide line: Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. Colossians 3:23
• Email line: This week's verse reminds us that every job can be done for the Lord: Colossians 3:23.

Kids and Sunday school extra

• Memory verse: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28, KJV)
• Activity: Helper hands: trace each child's hand on paper and write one way they can help at home on each finger.

Tip of the week

Plan for a lighter crowd. Holiday weekends are quieter. Keep announcements short and repeat the most important ones next week, when more people are back.

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