The Essential List Of Supplies For a Hassle-Free Easter Service

When I was growing up, there were four times a year that we attended my Grandparents’ church: Easter, Mother’s Day, Homecoming, and for a second week of VBS. Even though we had our very own church, I don’t remember ever attending an Easter service there. It was always at my Grandparents' church. Every Easter Sunday was filled with wonderful memories: sunrise service with my grandfather; Easter baskets from my grandparents; church service with my entire family (aunts, uncles, cousins); hunting Easter eggs with all the other kids (pretty sure I was required to hunt even when I was 18); and dinner on the grounds (some of the best food known to man).

But I also remember the way we felt when we entered the church. It was as if we were HOME. We were greeted at the entrance by the church deacons (including my grandfather) with the weekly bulletin, to which I remember reading all the prayer requests; My grandfather passing the offering tray and the specific offering envelopes you could choose from – Lottie Moon or Weekly Tithe; Carefully removing the juice from Communion trays, as to not spill it on my Easter dress; And lastly, assisting my grandfather (the church treasurer) in counting the offering.

Knowing Easter is one of the most important, highly-attended church services of the year, planning and making sure that week of events is wonderful and life-giving, versus chaotic and overwhelming can be quite the task. What will you do to help make everyone feel welcome? What will you do make sure volunteers and church staff don’t get completely overwhelmed?

For ease, we’ve compiled a list of all the church supplies you will need to help make the service and message the most memorable part of the day. You can find all of the items on lifeway.com. Let’s spend more time on the message and less time on the housekeeping!

Welcome members and guests with Broadman’s Church Bulletins (available for Palm Sunday, Lent, Maunday Thursday, and Easter). Help guests know what to expect during the service.

Greet guests with Broadman’s Guest Cards and Welcome Folders. Help guests to feel welcomed and also allow them to learn more about your church and ministries.

Collect offerings using Broadman’s Offering Envelopes and Plates – With choices to choose from, these items help make the offering a little less awkward and a lot more reverent.

Experience the Lord’s Supper with Broadman’s Communion Supplies – Whether you’re looking for traditional communion ware like our RemembranceWare line and bread and cups line or looking for an easy and convenient option like our Fellowship Cups, both give the opportunity for members and guests to experience the Lord’s Supper on the holiest of days.