Say yes or no to a request
Updated September 29, 2026
Answer a request to play from the email or in the app, and change your answer before the service.
When a leader asks you to play, you get an email asking something like "Can you play Keys on Sunday, Oct 19?". Choose in the email, then or . You don't need to sign in.
From the email
- Open the email and choose . If you're asked for two positions, there's a button for each.
- Check the times, any note from your leader, and the set list if it's ready.
- Choose or .
- For a no, you can add a word for your leader, like "Out of town that weekend". Then choose .
In the app
If you have a PraisePad account, the request also shows on your page under . Choose or . The same buttons are on your row in the service's tab.
Changing your mind
You can change your answer until the service starts.
- Open the email again and choose . The page offers or .
- In the app, open the service's tab and choose or .
- The reminder email you get before the service has a "Change your answer" link.
When you say no, your leader gets an email and a notice in the app, so they can find someone else. If you'd like to help fill your spot, find a sub.
If you haven't answered after two days, PraisePad sends you one reminder email.
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