The first thing that you need to include in a pastoral invitation letter is the location of the event, the date and time and whether or not there is going to be a charge to attend. If the event is being held away from the church then there may have to be a small charge to cover the cost of renting the hall. If you want to cover this cost by asking people to buy tickets then make sure that this is clear and who they should go to in order to buy the tickets.
You should encourage people to attend the event regardless of whether or not there is a charge by letting them know how much you would appreciate their presence. You could write something along the lines of "your presence at this event would mean a great deal to the pastor and (if applicable) the first lady."
When it comes to finishing off the invitation, you should make sure that you end on a truly positive by again repeating how important it would be to the pastor that everyone attended this event. Overall the whole message should be kept very short and sweet.
Below is an example of a pastoral invitation.
Dear Church Member,
God has blessed us over the years and it is for this reason that the Pastor and First Lady invite you to join them and the entire church body to an upcoming banquet (type of event) to help celebrate (occasion).
This (event) will be held at (location) and (date and time). To cover the cost of this event please purchase your ticket to this event as soon as you can. The deadline for tickets is (date). The cost is (cost).
Your presence at this event would mean a great deal to the pastor and (if applicable) the first lady.
We trust that you will attend this blessed event.
You should encourage people to attend the event regardless of whether or not there is a charge by letting them know how much you would appreciate their presence. You could write something along the lines of "your presence at this event would mean a great deal to the pastor and (if applicable) the first lady."
When it comes to finishing off the invitation, you should make sure that you end on a truly positive by again repeating how important it would be to the pastor that everyone attended this event. Overall the whole message should be kept very short and sweet.
Below is an example of a pastoral invitation.
Dear Church Member,
God has blessed us over the years and it is for this reason that the Pastor and First Lady invite you to join them and the entire church body to an upcoming banquet (type of event) to help celebrate (occasion).
This (event) will be held at (location) and (date and time). To cover the cost of this event please purchase your ticket to this event as soon as you can. The deadline for tickets is (date). The cost is (cost).
Your presence at this event would mean a great deal to the pastor and (if applicable) the first lady.
We trust that you will attend this blessed event.