Biblical Foundation
VOTING IS SELECTING AND PLACING
21 Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 22 And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you. Exodus 18:21–22 (NKJV)
2 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (NKJV)
Declaration
Voting = Select + Place
Whereas, it is vital that Christians vote.
Whereas, it is an act of loving our neighbor to vote from a biblical worldview.
Whereas, we are commanded to steward wisely what God has entrusted to us, including our government, our freedoms, and our vote.
Whereas, scripture clearly says to appoint (select & place) leaders among you who are able and truthful, who do not take bribes, and who fear the Lord.
Whereas, it will encourage others if we do this act together and do it publicly.
Let it be declared by the faithful institution of the Family Policy Institute of Washington that October 27th, 2024, is the official NATIONAL BRING YOUR BALLOT TO CHURCH SUNDAY.
Let Christ-followers be resolved to pray over the ballots.
Let Christ-followers be resolved to turn in the ballots.
Let Christ-followers be a Godly example and inspire others to their civic and sacred duties.
Let this public display remind others to participate in the election process.
Let God be glorified through our actions.
The Plan
GOAL: Mobilize the Grassroots
10/20/2024 – INVITE
Invite all your church friends to bring their ballots to church next Sunday. Handout the flyers below.
BRING: Next Sunday, bring your ballot to church.
MEET: We will meet in the foyer or parking lot as a small group.
PRAY: We will pray over our ballots.
TURN IN: We will caravan to the Ballot Box location nearest the church.
CELEBRATE: Have Sunday lunch together.
10/27/2024 – THE EVENT
As we gather, there is no debating nor arguing. We simply share.
Step #1: Get in a circle.
Step #2: Pray.
Step #3: Turn in your ballot.
Grassroots Led
The Christ-follower privately invites fellow Christians to participate. USE FLYER BELOW
(NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED THE ENTIRE CHURCH INVOLVED TO DO THIS EVENT)
Entire Church Involvement
The following materials are for those churches who want to corporately and publicly pray over their ballot together.
Announcement Slides
Sample Announcement
REMEMBER, YOU DO NOT NEED AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO DO THIS EVENT. THIS IS A GRASSROOTS EVENT.
Verbal Announcement (FOYER PRAYER GROUPS)
Next week, we will participate in the national bring your ballot to church Sunday and pray over them in the foyer. “There is not one single inch of the created world over which Jesus Christ does not say, ‘This too is mine’.” ~Abraham Kuyper. We know God has entrusted us with great liberty. Please Bring your ballots, pray over them in small groups, caravan to a ballot drop-off location, and go to lunch together.
Verbal Announcement (CONGREGATION PRAYER)
Next week, we will bring our ballots to church and pray over them together. “There is not one single inch of the created world over which Jesus Christ does not say, ‘This too is mine’.” ~Abraham Kuyper. We know God has entrusted us with great liberty.
Bulletin Announcement
Next week, we will participate in the national bring your ballot to church Sunday and pray over them in the foyer. “There is not one single inch of the created world over which Jesus Christ does not say, ‘This too is mine’.” ~Abraham Kuyper. We know God has entrusted us with great liberty. Please Bring your ballots, pray over them in small groups, caravan to a ballot drop-off location, and go to lunch together.
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Celebrate Voting as a Congregation
Provide coffee and Cake or Cookies in the foyer to celebrate our liberty in Christ and our freedom in the USA.
More Get Out the Vote Ideas
IDEA #1: Host a Voting Party
IDEA #2: Host a Political Junkie Party
IDEA #3: Host a Bible Study
Place a Ballot Box in Your Church or Small Business
Legal Ballot Harvesting
Please get in touch with me about legal ballot harvesting. NOT LEGAL IN ALL STATES
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