Sample Emails to Participants
Below are examples of emails that can be sent to your participants each week. You can edit and personalize them based on your specific needs.
Before Course Launches
Dear Pain to Purpose participants,
Greetings to all!
I'm thrilled to welcome you to the Pain to Purpose Course! Thank you for choosing to embark on this transformative journey with me. Our first session is scheduled for ___(Day/Date)________, and I'm eager to have you join me as we begin this empowering experience together.
We'll kick off promptly at _(time)______, and our agenda is packed with valuable content, ensuring we conclude our time together at _(time)_______. If you know of others who might be interested, please extend the invitation to them. Feel free to share my contact information with them so they can let me know they are coming, and I can answer any questions they may have.
Our meeting location is _______________. Each of you will receive a "Participant Guidebook" to serve as our roadmap throughout the course. This __(day)________, we'll dive into some pre-course activities, start with an introductory video, and engage in discussions.
For your convenience, water and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring anything you need to make yourself comfortable. (You may want to add here about childcare. Give any details if it is available as well as how they sign up.)
I'm eagerly anticipating our time together this (day) ! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Blessings to you all!
Sign your name
After this first session together
Hello everyone,
I hope this message finds you well. It was truly a pleasure to gather together this afternoon. We missed a few of you that were unable to attend today, but we look forward to you joining us next week. I've been holding each of you in my prayers, and I will continue to do so as we embark on this journey through the Pain to Purpose Course.
To help you prepare for Waypoint 1, "Befriend your Emotions," I encourage you to create your Pain to Purpose account using the link provided below. This will grant you access to the four PreWork video segments. After creating your account, you'll be able to review the Intro Videos we watched today and navigate to WayPoint 1 to access the designated PreWork videos. View these videos and take your notes in your Guidebook prior to our next session together.
Here's the link to create your account:
[Insert Link Here]
Looking forward to delving into WayPoint 1 together next Sunday.
Blessings to you,
Sign your name
Waypoint 1 Follow Up Email
After this session email your participants something like the following:
Hello everyone!
I hope this message finds you all in good spirits. It was an absolute joy to gather together on __(day)___ afternoon/evening. I feel incredibly blessed to be on this journey with such wonderful individuals like you. Just know that I continue to keep each and every one of you in my prayers every week.
Now, to ensure we're all set for the upcoming Waypoint 2, please take a moment to log into your account. There, you'll find the four pre-work videos waiting for you. Additionally, for those interested in revisiting the Waypoint 1 Group Videos we enjoyed on Sunday, here's the special link:
[Insert link]
In our eagerness to respect everyone's schedule, we've decided to wrap up promptly at __(time)___. With a lot of valuable content to cover and the desire for quality time in our small groups, we'll kick off each meeting at __(time)_. To add a touch of warmth, perhaps we could gather at __(earlier time)__ for a bit of fellowship and a pre-session snack – a perfect way to ease into our time together.
Looking ahead, I'm already excited about our next session together. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Wishing each of you a fantastic week ahead!
Warm regards,
sign your name
After Waypoint 2
After this session email your participants something like the following:
Hello everyone!
I hope this message finds you all staying healthy and warm. It was an absolute pleasure to gather together on _(day)__ afternoon/evening for our Pain to Purpose course. I continue to feel incredibly blessed by each of you. You all have such insight to share as we journey together. Just know that I continue to keep each and every one of you in my prayers every week.
Now, to ensure we're all set for the upcoming Waypoint 3, please take a moment to log into your account. There, you'll find only two pre-work videos waiting for you this week. Additionally, for those interested in revisiting the Waypoint 2 Group Video we viewed and discussed on __(day)____, here's the special link: (insert link)
In our eagerness to respect everyone's schedule, we were able to wrap up pretty promptly at _(time)___ this past week. With a lot of valuable content to cover and the desire for quality time in our small groups, we'll continue to kick off each meeting promptly at _(time)___. To add a touch of warmth, we can continue to gather at __(time)___ for a bit of fellowship and a pre-session snack – a perfect way to ease into our time together.
Looking ahead, I'm already excited about our next __(day)____ meeting time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Wishing each of you a fantastic week ahead!
Warm regards,
sign your name
After Waypoint 3
After this session email your participants something like the following:
Hello everyone!
I wanted you to know that I have been praying for you and our upcoming time together. To ensure we're all set for the upcoming Waypoint 4, Nourish Your Spirit, please take a moment to log into your account. There, you'll find four pre-work videos waiting for you this week. Additionally, for those interested in revisiting the Waypoint 3 Group Video we viewed and discussed on Sunday, here's the special link: (insert link)
In our eagerness to respect everyone's schedule, we were able to wrap up pretty much at _(time)_ this past week. We will continue to kick off each meeting promptly at _(time)_. If you like, please gather at _(earlier time)__ for a bit of fellowship and a pre-session snack – a perfect way to ease into our time together.
Looking ahead, I'm already excited about our next __(day)___ meeting time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Wishing each of you a fantastic week ahead!
Warm regards,
(sign your name)
After Waypoint 4
After this session email your participants something like the following:
Good morning!
I hope this email finds you well this early __(Day)___ morning! As I reflect on our time together last __(Day)___, I am so very thankful for the openness, honesty and vulnerability we are able to share with one another. I have been praying for you throughout the week.
(Give a personal example, something like the following): This week we have started the process of having wallpaper stripped from our walls at our home. The walls seem so bare and naked and yet I also see the roughness and even some gouges in the walls that have occurred after taking the wallpaper down. It reminds me of the scars and wounds that we all carry from the pain and hurt we have experienced and then being vulnerable and exposed before the Lord. Now I am beginning to see the repairs taking place on those marred places on the wall, so too, God wants to repair and heal our pain and hurts and I can trust something beautiful will come out of all of this!
Waypoint 4 was the beginning of us looking at how to nourish our Spirit. In Waypoint 5 we will look at "Rest Your Soul" - finding strength to go on. In preparation for this, there are two pre-work videos to view this week as you log into your account. And, for those interested in revisiting the Waypoint 4 Group Video we viewed and discussed on Sunday, here's the special link: (insert link)
I eagerly await our upcoming gathering this week at _(time)__ for a brief time of fellowship before we begin promptly at _(time)__. Your presence enriches our discussions, and I'm genuinely excited about the insights and connections that await us this _(day)______.
Sending you warmth and care,
(Sign your name)
After Waypoint 5
Good evening,
I hope this message finds you in good spirits and enjoying your day so far. I've been reflecting on our time together last Sunday, and I'm once again filled with gratitude for the openness and honesty we shared with one another. Your presence truly makes our gatherings special, and we missed those who couldn't join us. Here's hoping we'll all be reunited this coming _(day)__ for Waypoint 6.
In Waypoint 6, we'll be exploring "Strengthen Your Body" - additional ways to combat anxiety and depression. To prepare, there are three pre-work videos waiting for you when you log into your account this week. And for anyone interested in revisiting the Waypoint 5 Group Video from our last meeting, here's the special link:
(insert link)
I'm eagerly anticipating our time together this week, starting at _(time)__ for a brief fellowship before we kick off promptly at _(time)__. Your presence truly enriches our discussions, and I'm genuinely excited about the insights and connections that await us this __(day)___.
Sending you warmth, care, and anticipation for our upcoming gathering.
(Sign your name)
After Waypoint 6
Good evening!
I hope this email finds you well! It is amazing to see that we are already coming up on Waypoint 7! Your presence and openness have made this journey together truly special. I continue to pray for each of us as we discover what our next step is in strengthening our bodies. Remember to do your Smart Goals!
In this upcoming session, we'll delve into the theme of "Maximizing Your Development." To help us prepare, there are two pre-work videos that await you when you log into your account this week. Additionally, for anyone interested in revisiting the Waypoint 6 Group Video from our last meeting, here's the special link: (insert link)
Let's gather at _(time)_ before our session starts this ___(day)______ at _(time)___. Your contribution is invaluable, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue this journey alongside you.
With love for HIM and you,
(sign your name)
After Waypoint 7
Good morning,
I hope this email finds you well! It is amazing to see that we are already coming up on Waypoint 8! Your presence and openness have made this journey together truly special. I am praying this week for each of us as we discover how God wants to maximize our development. Remember to do your Action Steps!
In this upcoming session, we'll delve into the theme of "Cultivate Your Community." And that is what we desperately need as we go through the ups and downs of this life. To help us prepare, there are two pre-work videos that await you when you log into your account this week. Additionally, for anyone interested in revisiting the Waypoint 7 Group Video from our last meeting, here's the special link:
(Insert link)
Let's gather at_(time)_____ before our session starts this_(day)__ at __(time)___. Your contribution is invaluable, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue this journey alongside you.
Sending you warmth, care, and anticipation for our upcoming gathering.
(sign your name)
After Waypoint 8
Good evening!
I hope you're doing great! I wanted to reach out and say how much I enjoyed our time together last __(day)_____. Seriously, it was fantastic delving into "Cultivating Your Community" with you all. I feel incredibly blessed to have such an amazing group of people like you as my community. Our journey together has been nothing short of transformative.
Can you believe we're down to our last two sessions already? Time really does fly when you're having meaningful conversations. This _(day)____, we're diving into "Discover Your Purpose: how do I find a new sense of purpose out of my pain?" It sounds deep, doesn't it? I'm eager to explore this with you.
Just a heads up, there won't be any pre-work videos this week, so we'll jump straight into our group video on __(day)___. But hey, let's keep each other in prayer throughout the week. As we continue to navigate how to cultivate our community and discover God's purpose for our lives, I believe our support for one another is invaluable.
Sending blessings your way, and looking forward to catching up soon!
Warmly,
(Sign your name)
After Waypoint 9
I trust this email finds you well and you are enjoying a wonderful week!
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for each and every one of you. Your presence in our community has truly been a gift, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have shared this transformative journey with such amazing individuals.
Can you believe it's already time for our last session? Time has indeed flown by, filled with meaningful conversations and growth. This __(day)__marks the beginning of our "Design Your Plan" phase. As the saying goes, "if we fail to plan, we plan to fail." In Waypoint #10, we'll bring together all that we've learned to craft our Pain to Purpose Plan.
There won't be any pre-work videos this week, so we'll dive straight into our group video session this afternoon. However, if anyone wishes to revisit the Waypoint 9 Group Video from our previous meeting, you can access it using the special link below:
(insert link)
Sending warm blessings your way, and eagerly looking forward to seeing you all this afternoon!
Take care,
(sign your name)
After Waypoint 10
Dear Pain to Purpose Valued Participants,,
Good morning! I hope this message finds you well and blessed as we journey through another week. Your commitment to this course and your dedication to growing closer to the Lord has truly inspired me.
As we wrapped up our last session, we were reminded of the importance of planning ahead on our paths of healing and purpose. Davey has provided us with invaluable tools in the teaching guide to aid us in this process. Remember, "if we fail to plan, we plan to fail."
I encourage you to take some time for introspection, then move forward by crafting your plan using the guidelines Davey has outlined. You'll find his example on pages 111-114, and space to create your personal plan on pages 115-118. Don't forget to complete the "What's Your Next Step" section on pages 119-123.
For those interested, the Waypoint 10, Design Your Plan Group Video, is available for revisiting via the special link provided below::
(Insert link)
Additionally, I mentioned at our last gathering that Davey and his team would love to hear how the Pain to Purpose Course has impacted you. Sharing your experiences could greatly impact others. If you would, please take a few minutes to write a paragraph (or more, if you wish) and send it to Amy Sylvestre at www.nothingiswasted.com/stories or you can email her at hello@niwministries.com. Your testimony not only will help spread awareness of Nothing is Wasted Ministries but also serve as encouragement to the team behind it. So, thank you for taking the time to let them know the impact this ministry is having on you.
We will meet one last time to celebrate together the completion of the Pain to Purpose Course and your Pain to Purpose Plan! (Give details).
Remember, you are cherished, and your journey matters. If you ever need to talk or if there's anything I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
With love and gratitude,
(sign your name)