April

Tasks

Remember this this is only a guide with a suggested guideline. Some types of community events take longer to plan, and some come together faster. It’s never too late to plan an event in your community. Get in touch with your State Coordinator and start today. Start at Step 1 here>

1. Promote your event:

  • Provide flyers to businesses. Send letter of invitation to all government officials.
  • Contact NDP state coordinator and local TV/news media.
  • Provide flyers, posters, bulletin inserts to churches.
  • Your partner and area churches should begin hanging posters and placing bulletin announcements following Easter Sunday to promote the National Day of Prayer events.
  • Submit your event information to the community calendars (city web site and local newspapers).
  • Contact local Television and Radio media with information about your event. Audio and Video PSA’s are available to them for free. Have them fill out our media form here.

2. Finalize the details your event:

  • Confirm speakers and prayer leaders for observance. Suggestion: Provide a written confirmation letter to speakers and prayer leaders outlining exactly what they are committing to (pray for media, sing song, etc.)
  • Send letter of invitation to all government workers, including a flyer that can be posted.
  • Have a final meeting with all key observance participants or contact each personally for an update.
  • Prepare the programs for the event which contain the agenda for the event, sponsors, etc.
  • Prepare Prayer Guides and Bookmarks for distribution at the event.

3. Pray for your event:

“If you have just decided to plan an event and it is the end of the month, you can still coordinate prayer at your town hall on the National Day of Prayer or invite a small group to join you at a church. Many events have been started by one or two believers with a heart after God’s and a passion for the city to which he/she has been called.” – Mary Bruce