March 19 & 20, 2011 at Tempe Town Lake
The family-friendly festival on March 19-20 will celebrate all that has been accomplished through the Season of Service. The festival celebration provides an incredible opportunity to invite friends and family to a world-class community event featuring live concerts by popular musicians, an interactive children’s area, action sports demos, a food court, and the opportunity to hear the Good News presentedby Luis Palau
PROMOTE...
... the festival by requesting your FREE promotional materials. Receive your materials beginning January 2011 at one of three Valley locations (see details) or to request materials email: arizonacityfest@palau.org, or by call 602.385.0766.
- Banners - Hang festival banners outside your church to maximize visibility.
- Yard Signs - Pre-assemble yard signs so they are easy for people to take home as they leave church.
- Invitation pieces - Develop a plan to saturate nearby neighborhoods and businesses with invitation pieces (makes a great youth group activity).
- Web Banners - Link CityFest to your website by downloading a Web banner (coming soon).
Mobilize...
... your congregation. Each person can help make the festival a reality by serving through a variety of volunteer opportunities:
Pre-Festival Opportunities
- Office volunteers
- Special events
- Promotional materials distribution
- Targeted outreach luncheons
Onsite Opportunities*
- Family Fun Zone
- Counselor check-in
- Volunteer check-in
- Prayer tent
- Special needs
- General volunteers
- Action sports area
- Merchandise
- Parking
- Tear-down
- Ushers
- Clean-up
- Security
- Greeters
*Onsite volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours long, making it possible to serve both as a volunteer and as a counselor. Volunteer online at www.festivalvolunteer.com.
BE THERE...
... by challenging your church members to attend the festival. Make sure they BRING THEIR FIVE!
- Insert festival Attendance Guides in your church bulletin one to two weeks prior to the festival.
- Show the one-minute DVD encouraging your congregation to invite friends, colleagues, and family.
- Pray for the festival and for those who need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Follow Up...
... with those who respond to the Good News.
- Establish a follow-up strategy for those who respond to Christ and are referred to your church after the festival.
- Welcome the new believers who are referred to your church.
- Attend the Share His Story Event in May 2011.
