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GO SOCIAL How to use your phone for evangelism
Ever-changing technology and our mobile devices have created new ways we can share the good news. While some congregations are embracing tech-savvy ways of evangelism, others see worship as a time to “power down” on electronics, so best practice is to follow the etiquette appropriate for your situation. Whether you post a message during the service or wait to share a photo until you get home, you can use Facebook to promote your congregation.
Check in. When you get to church, pull out your phone and check in by tapping “Update status” and choosing “Check in.” With your check-in, say something awesome about your congregation and how happy you are to be there. A post like this promotes your congregation because instantly all of your friends can see where the church is and how great
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Kids and Prayer (DVD) Parents, teachers and young children will enjoy this introduction to
prayer by Rachel G. Hackenberg. Kids and Prayer is divided into four segments, each approximately 10 minutes in length, with a wonderful conversation guide for each section. Topics include:
• What is prayer? • Why do we pray?
• How do we pray? • Where do we pray?
This video is appropriate for use in Sunday school classes or at home. The discussion guide contains imaginative questions (e.g., Does God hear us if we pray at Disney World?) and sensitive insights (e.g., validating children’s emotions about God). The guide also includes activity suggestions and sample prayers to teach children (Paraclete Press Inc., 2016;
paracletepress.com).
Elizabeth Caywood Caywood is director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod resource center and coordinator of ELCA resource centers. She is a regular contributor to this page.
you think it is. You never know when one of your friends may be looking for a church home.
(Security note: Before checking in at places, make sure your privacy settings allow only your friends—people you’ve approved—to see where you are.)
Share an insight. Often during worship something strikes us just the right way—it speaks to our heart and helps us see the gospel, ourselves or the world in new ways. Don’t keep it to yourself—post that insight to Facebook. Share the ways God is speaking to you in worship.
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