It’s the Week of Easter: Here’s What You Need to Think About for a Smooth Celebration!
The week of Easter is finally here! Whether you’re involved in planning the services, kids’ ministry, or guest services, it’s time to finalize all preparations. Here’s your checklist for the week to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
Easter Services: Rehearsal and Team Reminders
Rehearsal time: Be sure to attend rehearsal to troubleshoot, run through, and make adjustments to everything from slides to sound. This is your chance to fine-tune all the details!
Call time reminders: Remind your entire team of their call times so everyone is on the same page and ready to go.
Display and ProPresenter: Ensure the lyrics and visuals are ready for a seamless experience.
Communication: Social Posts, Ads, & Newsletters
Schedule posts and emails: Make sure all social media posts, ads, and newsletters are scheduled to go out throughout the week. Keep your congregation informed and excited about the upcoming services!
Reminder: It’s not too late to promote the Easter Weekly Checklist PDF for anyone who needs extra help staying organized.
Kids Ministry: Prepare for the Unexpected
Fill volunteer gaps: Be ready to fill in any gaps that arise due to last-minute cancellations or sickness. Make sure you have enough substitutes on hand and all materials are prepared.
Stay flexible: If any changes arise unexpectedly, stay adaptable and ready to keep things running smoothly.
Set Change: Prep Environments Early
Ready decorations and supplies: Start setting up environments and Easter-specific decorations early in the week. This gives you margin to make adjustments or address any surprises that come up later.
Prepare materials: Ensure everything needed for the services is prepped, organized, and ready to go.
Guest Services: Prepare for Extra Help
Fill new gaps: With potential callouts or sickness, make sure you have a backup plan for guest services. Fill in any last-minute gaps to ensure there’s no disruption during services.
Chair arrangement: Adjust seating arrangements in the auditorium to accommodate a larger crowd and ensure good flow. Add Easter decorations to create a festive atmosphere.
It’s the final stretch! By taking care of these details early in the week, you’ll have the margin you need for any last-minute changes or surprises. Easter is a wonderful time, and with all your hard work, it’s sure to be a beautiful celebration for everyone involved.
It’s not too late to download your FREE Easter Weekly Checklist PDF below to stay organized and make sure you’re fully prepared!