We are so thankful that you are hosting one of Acts 29’s fall 2020 Vision Dinners! Though our team members cannot be present at every dinner, the resources below have been provided in an effort to make the evening run as seamlessly as possible.

In addition to the digital resources below, you will also receive a box in the mail a day or two before your dinner that includes:

  • Response cards with envelopes – one per couple (place these on the table with the brochures and giving sheets, put them in the middle of the table with pens, or hand them out to each couple after the presentation)
  • Brochures – one for every attendee to take home (place these at each place setting)
  • “Giving sheet” – one for every attendee to take home (place these at each place setting)
  • Pens for attendees to use in filling out their response cards
  • Gift bag for each attendee
  • Pre-paid envelope to mail all response cards to Acts 29

Please email ann.hastings@acts29.com if you have any questions along the way.

 

Placecards

Download placecard template here

Use of these placecards is optional, but should you choose to use them, follow these instructions: (1) Print the placecards on 8.5″x11″ cardstock or similar stock paper. (2) Cut out each 3.5″x4″ placecard (there will be 6 on a single page). (3) Fold each placecard in half. (4) Write guest names in the white box.

Photo Slideshow

If you would like to have something on the screen during the evening, feel free to play this slideshow of photos found here. You will need to download the file (it’s very large!), and then use a video player to play it during your event. Ideally, you would set it up to “loop.” If using QuickTime Player, the looping option can be found under the “View” tab of the toolbar.

Suggested Evening Program and Materials

We suggest one of two programs for you to follow throughout the evening, as outlined below. All video presentation materials needed are linked below as well. We suggest downloading the videos* in advance of the evening to ensure no snags in streaming the content online, though online streaming is an option as well.

Option 1

(Splits the “presentation” time into two different segments)

  • Set your table with one brochure per attendee, one giving sheet per attendee, and one response card/envelope per couple. Put provided pens in the middle of the table. Add place cards from above if you would like!
  • Arrival time
  • Welcome guests
  • Gather everyone together and play this “About Acts 29” video*
  • Pray for the meal
  • Serve and eat dinner
  • Play this compilation video* that includes a story video from an Acts 29 church in Australia and an invitation to partner with us from Pastor Matt Chandler.
  • Pass out provided response cards and envelopes (if you haven’t placed them at each place setting in advance with the brochures). Invite attendees to respond on their cards while music is playing in the background (if desired).
  • Collect all response cards and envelopes from attendees
  • Wrap up the evening!

Option 2

(Only one “presentation” time)

  • Set your table with one brochure per attendee, one giving sheet per attendee, and one response card/envelope per couple. Put provided pens in the middle of the table. Add place cards from above if you would like!
  • Arrival time
  • Welcome guests
  • Pray for the meal
  • Serve and eat dinner
  • Play this compilation video* that includes a story video from an Acts 29 church in Australia, an About Acts 29 video, and an invitation to partner with us from Pastor Matt Chandler.
  • Pass out provided response cards and envelopes (if you haven’t placed them at each place setting in advance with the brochures). Invite attendees to respond on their cards while music is playing in the background (if desired).
  • Collect all response cards and envelopes from attendees
  • Wrap up the evening!

Shortly after the evening, please be sure to email any food/beverage receipts (up to $50/pp) to Ann at ann.hastings@acts29.com. Please be sure to also put all response cards/envelopes in the provided pre-paid envelope and mail that back to us.

*To download videos from Vimeo in advance, you must first log into Vimeo. If you do not have an account, you can quickly set up a free account here. Open each video and scroll down below the video and title.  You will see a download button. We suggest downloading it in HD 1080p or the original format.