ABUNDANT LIFE SUNDAY
What is Abundant Life Sunday?
Abundant Life Sunday invites congregations to raise awareness of the challenges many mothers face when choosing life for their unborn child and to respond with Christ’s compassion and practical care.
Through Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, congregations help provide Christ-centered residential maternity and transition homes where mothers can live in a safe and supportive environment while preparing for motherhood and building stability for their future.
Why Congregations Participate in Abundant Life Sunday
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Raise awareness of the challenges facing single mothers choosing life
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Demonstrate the Church’s care for both mother and child
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Connect pro-life conviction with tangible Christian compassion
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Encourage members to support vulnerable families
How Your Church Can Participate in Abundant Life Sunday
Participation is simple and flexible. Churches may choose a level of involvement that fits naturally within the congregation's culture.
Examples include:
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A brief prayer for mothers and children
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A short ministry highlight
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A bulletin insert or announcement
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A designated offering
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Churches may participate on Mother’s Day or another time of their choosing.
Abundant Life Sunday Resources
Redeeming Life offers free, ready-to-use materials for congregations to host an Abundant Life Sunday.
Complete the interest form here to receive a link to all the downloadable resources listed below!
Overview, Inserts & Prayers
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Abundant Life Overview
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Bulletin Blurb (word)
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Bulletin Insert (color)
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Bulletin Insert (black & white)
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Prayers & Petitions (word)
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Offering Information
Announcements & Social Media
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Announcement Slide 1
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Announcement Slide 2
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Announcement Slide 3
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Social Media Wording
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Social Media Graphic
Videos
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Abundant Life Sunday Video (0:56 minutes)
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Abundant Life Sunday Video (1:56 minutes)
