Comments on: the church youth group is going on a mission trip and are looking for fundraising ideas?

By: jenesuispasunnombre

jenesuispasunnombre — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:55:59 +0000

This might sound old-fashioned, but what about holding a concert? Parents and other relations would definitely pay to hear their little choristers. Instrumental music could be included, since many children take music lessons. At this time of year it could either be held in the church or outside, and people could bring their own picnics if there's space.
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By: DiscountDiva

DiscountDiva — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:11:59 +0000

You could do a MaryKay Cosmetic or ParyLite Candle Party. You could also sell the Entertainment Book, have a bake sale or sell candy.
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By: treehuggingveganhippy

treehuggingveganhippy — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:33:59 +0000

My church youth group has found great success in:
~Rent-A-Teens: Put flyers in the bulletin or possibly even around your town, saying that you have many able-bodied teens willing to be hired out to do work of whatever kind (use babysitting, yard work, and home repairs as examples). Pick a length of time for a shift (four hours usually works) and suggest a donation of about two hundred dollars per job. THe number of jobs and type determines how many kids need be assigned to each.
~CHurch Auction: Have church members donate things (anything!) to be auctioned off on a set night at your church. The youth can call members to ask for donations or attendance, then help out or even run entirely the auction. When my church does this, we get donations ranging from weekends in campers to socks to money back when you sell your house (from a realtor) to borrowing the youth pastor's shoes for a week.
~Ask a local restaurant for a night where part of the funds go to you- many restaurants do this, and usually have signs up.
~A variation on the restaurant thing: Sell things like chocolate, wristbands, or fair trade coffee at a table- you have to buy them in bulk first, but profits are rather large afterward. Give ten of each item to each youth group member going on the trip, and then they have the responsibility to sell them all.
~Coin wars: Put up two jugs (like those used for water) in a common area in your church- a men's jar and a women's jar. Members put copper coins into their own genders jar at a point each, and silver coins and dollar bills into the other gender's at two points off of the other teams score each. No real prize, unless you can think of one…
~Craft/ bake sales: Make whatever craft/ baked items suit your fancy, then sell them at a table in your church.

I hope that all of these make sense! (If they don't, email me and I can rephrase them) Good luck on your trip!
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My youth group is traveling to Orlando this summer, and it's rather pricey…

By: michele

michele — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:57:59 +0000

Salvation bracelets are worth considering. They're easy to assemble, quick to make, and often good sellers.

Each color represents the plan of salvation.

Black – We are sinners
Red – Jesus' blood was shed for our sins
Clear – Our hearts after God's forgiveness of our sins
Blue – Washing away of our sins (baptism)
Green – Discipleship and growth
Gold – Final rewards in Heaven

Best of luck to you on your mission trip. I will pray for your fundraising drive and the associated trip to be a grand success.

Best of luck,
~M~

p.s. You can beads and stretchy cord at craft shops like Michaels. In fact, Michaels has a big sale today.
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