It's a busy time of year! However, it's also a fun and rewarding time of year when we make the most of every opportunity. With multiple fundraisers in full affect I know things can get a little crazy! They sure are on this end of things! I think it helps to have the proper perspective on things. We might be working hard, but we also have great opportunities through all of these fundraisers.
The fruit sale is a chance to tell people you are raising money for the glory of God. When they ask you about the activities that you are raising money for you can explain to them the principles of the Refuge. You can tell them that you believe that Understanding God's Word and Giving to the Community are important parts following Christ. Fundraisers should open doors to spiritual conversations. This might not be the main objective of a fundraiser, but with the proper perspective you can make it an important secondary one.
Our Thanksgiving meal fundraiser is this week. It's a great way to invite people to church! Many won't come to church to visit on a Sunday unless they know what they are getting into. A Wednesday night fellowship meal is the perfect opportunity to bring someone to church so they can see that we are just normal people with an abnormal cause! Invite your friends; invite your neighbors!
The Christmas tree lot is another outreach to our community. When people stop into to buy a tree we can give them a flyer telling them about Sharon Baptist Church service times. It brings people into our parking lot and that is one step closer to the front door! These fundraisers are a great way to show the community that we are an active church that cares about the things that God cares about. We will have a signup sheet to volunteer at the lot available on Wednesday.
Don't forget that these fundraisers are ultimately for the Glory of God, for the expansion of His Kingdom, and for the carrying out of His good purposes.
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