{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Church Answers","provider_url":"https:\/\/churchanswers.com","title":"Eight Essentials for Guest-Friendly Church Bulletins | Church Answers","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aUnL4qGa8D\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/blog\/eight-essentials-for-guest-friendly-church-bulletins\/\">Eight Essentials for Guest-Friendly Church Bulletins<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/blog\/eight-essentials-for-guest-friendly-church-bulletins\/embed\/#?secret=aUnL4qGa8D\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Eight Essentials for Guest-Friendly Church Bulletins&#8221; &#8212; Church Answers\" data-secret=\"aUnL4qGa8D\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/churchanswers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Happy-father-holding-Bible-arriving-with-family-at-church.png","thumbnail_width":1200,"thumbnail_height":628,"description":"In many circles today, the church bulletin\u2014or worship folder, as some prefer to call it\u2014has been relegated to relic status. It\u2019s often seen as a leftover from a bygone era, something traditional churches cling to while more \"cutting-edge\" congregations go completely digital. Some church leaders proudly announce that they\u2019ve ditched the bulletin altogether. But I believe that\u2019s a mistake. Why? Because you\u2019re missing a powerful opportunity to put something tangible into the hands of your guests\u2014something that can quietly and clearly say, \"You matter. We\u2019ve thought about you.\" In fact, anecdotal evidence continues to show that a well-designed, guest-focused bulletin can increase the likelihood of a first-time visitor returning. That\u2019s why I now view the church bulletin as primarily for the guest. Yes, members may benefit from it. But in its most effective form, it serves as a first impression, a silent ambassador, and a helpful guide for those who may be walking through your doors for the first time. With that in mind, here are eight essentials to include in your bulletin\u2014each one crafted to connect with your guests."}