Past Sunday pack · October 4, 2026

A free weekly pack for Sunday, October 4, 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, October 4, 2026: World Communion Sunday and Pastor Appreciation Month

Today we come to the Lord's Table together with believers around the world. On World Communion Sunday, churches in every nation share the bread and the cup, remembering Jesus' death and his promise to return. It's also the start of Pastor Appreciation Month, so we give thanks for those who serve us at the Table.

This pack is for Sunday, October 4, 2026. Everything here is free to copy, paste and adapt for your church.

The week at a glance

Coming up: Trunk or Treat, Oct 31 · All Saints Sunday, Nov 1 · Thanksgiving, Nov 26 · First Sunday of Advent, Nov 29 (start promoting by mid October)

Announcement ideas

1. World Communion Sunday: Today we share the Lord's Supper together with churches around the world.
2. Pastor Appreciation cards: Our card table is open all month. Write a note for our pastors and their families.
3. Missions offering: Today's special offering supports our mission partners at [Partner]. Give in the plate or at [link].
4. Trunk or Treat: Trunk or Treat is on [date]. We still need trunk hosts and candy donors. Sign up at [link].

Verse of the week

"For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread." (1 Corinthians 10:17, KJV)

1. Bulletin (ready to paste)

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

Welcome to [Church Name] Today we come to the Lord's Table together with believers around the world. On World Communion Sunday, churches in every nation share the bread and the cup, remembering Jesus' death and his promise to return. It's also the start of Pastor Appreciation Month, so we give thanks for those who serve us at the Table.

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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 - World Communion Sunday: Today we share the Lord's Supper together with churches around the world. - Pastor Appreciation cards: Our card table is open all month. Write a note for our pastors and their families. - Missions offering: Today's special offering supports our mission partners at [Partner]. Give in the plate or at [link]. - Trunk or Treat: Trunk or Treat is on [date]. We still need trunk hosts and candy donors. Sign up at [link].

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Verse of the week "For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread." (1 Corinthians 10:17, KJV)

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A prayer for this week Lord Jesus, we thank you for your body given and your blood shed for us. As we share this Table with your church around the world, make us one in you. Amen.

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Upcoming dates - All October: Pastor Appreciation Month - [Date]: Pastor Appreciation Sunday - Sat, Oct 31: Trunk or Treat, [time] - Sun, Nov 1: All Saints Sunday

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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: World Communion Sunday

• Instagram caption: Today we share the Lord's Supper with believers around the world. 🌍 "For we being many are one bread, and one body." (1 Corinthians 10:17)
• Hashtags: #WorldCommunionSunday #LordsSupper #OneBody #1Corinthians1017 #GlobalChurch
• Facebook: Happy World Communion Sunday! Today we join churches in every nation in sharing the bread and the cup. "For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread." (1 Corinthians 10:17)
• Image brief: Simple communion bread and cup on a linen cloth, with a faint world map in the background, warm light.

Post 2: Pastor Appreciation Month kickoff

• Instagram caption: It's Pastor Appreciation Month! 💛 Thank you, Pastor [Name], for preaching, praying, visiting and caring for us. Leave a note for our pastor below!
• Hashtags: #PastorAppreciationMonth #ThankYouPastor #Gratitude #ChurchFamily
• Facebook: October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Leave a note of thanks for our pastors in the comments, and stop by the card table in the lobby any Sunday this month.
• Image brief: Pastor's study desk with an open Bible, reading glasses, a cup of coffee and a pile of thank-you cards, golden autumn light.

Post 3: Missions offering

• Instagram caption: Today's offering helps share the gospel through [Partner]. 🙏 Give at the link in our bio.
• Hashtags: #Missions #GreatCommission #Giving #GlobalChurch
• Facebook: Today's special offering supports [Partner] as they share the good news. Give in the plate or online at [link].
• Image brief: Hands holding a small globe over a wooden table, soft natural light.

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: Jesus, the bread of life · Simple (ages 3 to 5)

• Bible story: Jesus says, I am the bread of life (John 6:35).
• Verse to print on the page: "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:35, KJV)
• Line-art brief: A large round loaf of bread with a heart on it next to a simple cup. 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 feeds five thousand · Medium (ages 6 to 8)

• Bible story: A boy shares his five loaves and two fish (John 6:1-14).
• Verse to print on the page: "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:35, KJV)
• Line-art brief: A boy holding a basket with five loaves and two fish up to Jesus, with a crowd sitting on a grassy hill. 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: The Last Supper · Detailed (ages 9 to 12)

• Bible story: Jesus shares bread and the cup with his disciples (Luke 22:14-20).
• Verse to print on the page: "For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread." (1 Corinthians 10:17, KJV)
• Line-art brief: Jesus and twelve disciples at a long table with bread, cups and lamps, an upper-room window, arches, patterned rugs and hanging fabric. 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: Explain simply that the Lord's Supper helps us remember Jesus' love. Follow your church's practice on whether children take part.

4. Youth group activities

Game: Around the World Snack Challenge Set out bread from different cultures (tortillas, pita, naan, rice crackers). Teams guess the country for each. Talk about how the church is one family worldwide.

Game: Pass the Thanks Pass a ball around the circle. Whoever catches it shares one thing they appreciate about our pastors.

Discussion questions Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 together first.

1. What did Jesus ask us to remember at the Lord's Supper? (1 Corinthians 11:24-25)
2. What does it mean that we are 'one body'? (1 Corinthians 10:17)
3. How does knowing there are believers worldwide encourage you? (Revelation 7:9)
4. How can we honor those who lead us in the faith? (Hebrews 13:7)

Optional challenge: Pray for a nation Choose one country and pray for its Christians 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 Lord Jesus, you invite us to your Table. We come with thankful hearts, remembering your great love. Together with your church in every nation, we worship you. Prepare our hearts to receive your Word and your grace. Amen.

2. Prayer for World Communion Sunday Father, today your people in every nation gather at your Table. We remember Christ's body broken and his blood shed for the forgiveness of sins. Make us one, across languages, cultures and borders. Bless the persecuted church and those who worship in secret. Until Jesus comes again, let us proclaim his death and live in his love. Amen.

3. Prayer for our pastors Lord, at the start of Pastor Appreciation Month, we thank you for our pastors. Strengthen them as they preach, teach, visit and pray. Give them joy in the work and rest from its weight. Bless their families and protect them from discouragement. Amen.

4. Prayer for missionaries God of the nations, we pray for missionaries serving around the world, including our partners at [Partner]. Keep them safe and healthy, open hearts to the gospel and provide all they need. 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

World Communion Sunday

• Text message: Today is World Communion Sunday. We share the Lord's Supper together at [time].
• Slide line: We being many are one bread, and one body. 1 Corinthians 10:17
• Email line: This Sunday is World Communion Sunday, when we share the Lord's Supper with believers around the world.

Pastor Appreciation Month kickoff

• Text message: It's Pastor Appreciation Month! Leave a card at the lobby table this Sunday. 💛
• Slide line: Thank you, Pastors! Leave a card at the lobby table this month.
• Email line: It's Pastor Appreciation Month. Leave a card at the lobby table or reply to this email with a note of thanks.

Missions offering

• Text message: Today's missions offering supports [Partner]. Give at [link].
• Slide line: Missions offering today: give at [link].
• Email line: This Sunday's missions offering supports [Partner]. Give online at [link].

Kids and Sunday school extra

• Memory verse: "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:35, KJV)
• Activity: Bread craft: give kids a paper loaf to decorate and write 'Jesus is the bread of life' on it, then share real bread rolls together as a snack (check allergies first).

Tip of the week

Say thank you in more than one place. For Pastor Appreciation Month, use the bulletin, a slide, a social post and an email in the same week. Repeated thanks across channels means more people join in.

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