Outreach by Youth

Building Advocacy Skills

Learn how to develop strategies for change that respect and utilize the abilities and temperaments of a variety of people in advocacy ministry. Designed as a one-day seminar or shorter afternoon or evening meeting, this program teaches four ways to create change in your organization and optimize the contribution and involvement of all members.

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Hope for Haiti

EDUCATION & FUNDRAISING FOR THE "REBUILD OUR CHURCH" CAMPAIGN

by The Rev. Linda L. Grenz

Over 150 pages of education, fun and fundraising resources for congregations that want to learn about and join the campaign to rebuild the Cathedral complex in the Diocese of Haiti. This resource packet contains lesson plans for adults, youth and children -- several can be used with intergenerational groups. You'll learn about the country, the diocese, and the ministry of the church in Haiti. You can also explore some of the fun cultural aspects of Haiti: the tap-tap busses, fanal lanterns, proverbs, jokes and folk tales....and recipes to host a Haitian feast. Plus you'll get over 25 fundraising ideas, including detailed instructions and recipes for the trendy "Cupcakes and Cake Balls Fundrasier" and a Guide to Fundraising  to help you get organized -- tools you can use for years to come. 

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Just Neighbors

AN INTERACTIVE POVERTY AWARENESS PROGRAM

Explore poverty in an engaging and profoundly meaningful way! Through videos, interactive exercises, Scripture and discussions, participants will learn about the struggles of neighbors in need. Can be done as individual sessions or as a series of nine sessions with youth and adults.

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When Did We See You

60 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO HELP CHILDREN RECOGNIZE JESUS

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman and Colleen Aalsburg Wiessner
 
This e-book offers sixty learning activities (in six chapters) to help fourth to eighth graders see Jesus by meeting the needs of those around them. The learning activities are introduced by scripture and organized into three parts that help leaders learn more about the specific need, locate the necessary supplies, and lead the young people through step-by-step activities. These include discussions, storytelling, letter-writing campaigns, scavenger hunts, role-play, puppetry, crafts, music, research projects and a variety of games.
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