How to Make Bulletins

Create a church bulletin the members and guests will enjoy.

Bulletins are often used in churches to welcome guests, let members know what is going on in the church and give the order of service. There are many different things you can include in a church bulletin, some of which are more important than others. Plan your bulletin to get the most out of your limited space. You can make your bulletin in a simple word processing program and print it on a personal computer or send it to a professional printer.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Word processing program
• Printer

Instructions

What to Include in the Bulletin

1. Gather all the information you want included in the bulletin. This may require gathering information from different departments, pastors or ministers.

2. Type all the information into the word processing program. Use a small headline for each different piece of information so people can easily move their eyes down the bulletin.

3. Write the activities that are taking place at the church during the week. This is important for not only the members of the church but for guests as well.

4. Include the names of the senior staff at the church. Guests to the church may be interested in knowing who is speaking or leading the music; a name will help them feel more included.

5. Include a short paragraph of welcome to the guests. If you have the spare paper, include a tear-off section for the guests to write their names and addresses and request more information.

How to Print the Bulletin

1. Print the bulletin on a personal computer and printer. This option works best if you have a smaller church, because a larger document can take a while to print.

2. Alternatively, print one bulletin on a personal computer and printer, then make copies on a copy machine. This works well for a smaller church, as the copies can bring the cost up.

3. Another idea is to design the bulletin on a personal computer, then send the file to a professional printing company to print. This is the best bet if you have a large church or want the bulletins printed in color. Many printing companies will even fold the bulletins for you.

References

• Craft Selling Parties: Creating Flyers
• Tech FAQ: How to Make a Flyer
• Reformed Church of America: How to Make Your Church Bulletins Visitor-Friendly
• Outreach: Creating a Church Bulletin That Gets Read and Used
• Virginia Synod: Family Friendly Bulletins