Click here for the printable Hairpin Gospel PDF
The Hairpin Gospel is a simple folded booklet you can easily print out and put together to share with others. It presents the gospel in a format that's quick to read and easy to understand. Just one sheet of paper makes two booklet handouts! Here are the simple instructions for making the booklets:
1. Print out a two-sided copy of this PDF on normal computer/copy paper.
(I sometimes use yellow paper, especially if I'm not printing in color. Don't select any special printing options like "Fit to page" or anything; it will print fine as is.)
2. Cut the sheet in
half both long-wise and short-wise, dividing the sheet into four sections. You are able to make two separate booklets from this; two sections make one booklet and the other two sections make another.
(I always recommend using a paper cutter, especially if you're making large quantities. Many church offices have one if you don't. Cut the sheet at 5.5 inches
long-wise and 4.25 inches short-wise, which is halfway for each side. But if you like scissors and trust your freehand scissor skills, go for it.)
3. For each one, place page 4/5 facing up on top of page 2/7 facing up. Then fold the pages in half, inward
toward you, forming the booklet.
4. Finally use a
hairpin (bobby pin) to clip the pages together in the middle at the fold. The final product should be an 8-page booklet with the pages in order. Make as many copies as you want, then go out and share the gospel with as many as you can!
(I purchased 90 hairpins at
Walmart for $1.94. I suggest using hairpins because it's easier and less time-consuming that stapling, especially for large quantities. But you can certainly staple if you'd prefer.)
If you have any
questions or special requests, email HairpinGospel@gmail.com. For
instance if you'd like your church's name and info printed on the back (make
sure you have your church's permission), I can email you an updated PDF.
God bless!