Family Fundraisers
Theater Night
Show a family movie on a wide screen video projector that you've tested first to be sure it works. Recruit youth volunteers to stock and run a concession stand with popcorn, drinks, candy, nachos or other popular snacks. Set a charge (say, $2.00 per adult, $1.00 per child) for admission, and set additional charges for snacks. Consider showing A Journey of Faith and Sacrifice - a tour of Lottie Moon's China by International Mission Board President Jerry Rankin - during the first "Theater Night" (available through the International Mission Board Resource Center at www.imb.org). This could be a weekly or monthly event in your church to raise money for your international mission project.
Variation: Family Game Night - Set aside a night for families to meet at the church fellowship hall to play board games. Encourage families to bring board games for all ages to share with others. While admission is free, sell snacks for a reasonable price, with proceeds going to your youth mission project.
The Money Jar
Have a family "missions" money jar that gets fed all year. Into this jar goes any money that is found in the washing machine after clothes are washed; found under sofa cushions or rugs while the house is cleaned; found in the car; found in odd places such as sidewalks, in the backs of drawers, etc.
Recycle at Home
Check with local recycling companies to determine which items are suitable for recycling. Collect the items at home, then deposit them to be recycled. Any money earned, such as from aluminum cans, goes toward the family's offering goal for your international missions project. |
