March Missions
Project
Pennies for the Patrick's
Bruce and Melanie Patrick became Awana Missionaries in 2001 and have
committed themselves to help reach the children of Alabama for Christ.
Today there are nearly 1.2 million children living in Alabama, and even
applying the best case scenarios, only about 250,000 of them even attend
a church.
In order to reach the other nearly 1 million children for Christ, Bruce
and Melanie need your help. March has been set aside as
Pennies for the Patrick's month to allow Awana
Clubs from across the state to join in and help them raise the funds
that they need to be able to continue this mission they know God has
called them to.
Will you and your clubbers join the effort? The goal for this year's
Penny Project is $35,000. This means that, for Bruce and Melanie
to reach their goal, and with every Awana club participating, every club
across the state would need to raise about $100 each. This is
definitely an attainable goal if everyone participates.
Here are some ideas to help motivate your clubbers:
1. Pie-in-the-Face
- Set a goal for the Clubbers to reach. If the goal is reached the
Commander or Commander and Directors end up getting a pie in the face.
2. String-A-Leader - Everyone is
allowed to vote for the Director or Leader they want to 'string-up'.
Each penny is worth one vote. The two with the most votes ends up
covered with string you can get in a can. Many other variations of this
may be used.
3. Duct-Tape-A-Leader - Clubbers vote
(as in number two above). Clubbers get to duct tape winning leader to
the wall. Have leader stand on a one or two foot stool while being duct
taped. When finished, leader will stick to the wall. After a minute or
two help the leader down.
4. Club vs. Club or Boys vs.
Girls or Clubbers vs. Leaders or Four Team
Competition - See who can bring in the heaviest amount each
week. Pennies are put in plastic buckets or plastic jugs and weighed on
scales.
5. Have A Heart - A large white heart
is made for each club and displayed on the wall. For each dollar bill or
quarter (you decide) Clubbers receive a small red heart to put on his or
her club's large white heart. At the end of the month, club with the
most hearts win. You could also do this with boys vs. girls.
6. Kiss The Pig - You may not want to
do this one, but some clubs have. If the goal of how much money to be
brought in was reached, the Commander had to kiss a pig. In another club
the Pastor would have to kiss the pig and in another club if different
levels were reached the Directors, Commander, Pastor. When the goal they
set was reached each one did kiss the pig. (In fact, one Director
remarked that it was like kissing her husband!). Like I said, you may
not want to do this one, but the Clubs that did were very enthusiastic
about it!
7. Dunking Booth - One Awana Club had
a Dunking Booth the last night of their Penny Project. If they reach
$100 a leader sits on the Dunking Booth. If they reach $200 a Director
would be added. If $300 another Director is added to the list of those
that sit on the Dunking Booth. If $400 the Commander, if $500 the
Pastor.
8. Project Change
– Have clubbers bring
in change. Week
one clubbers bring in pennies & nickels, week two
dimes, week three quarters, week four half dollars & dollars.
9. Congregation Challenge – Challenge
the congregation to see who could bring in the most pennies. If
congregation wins the Commander gets a pie. If the club wins the pastor
gets a pie.
10. Shave-a-Head - This is a brave
one! When the clubbers reached their goal, the Commander or a leader
gets a buzz cut or his head shaved bald. Clubbers love it.
11.
Section-a-Thon – Allow clubbers to enlist sponsors to donate
based on the number of sections that they complete during the month.
This is one that we used in our club that was very successful.
12.
Matching Gifts – Someone in your Awana Leadership or
congregation may want to challenge your people in giving by providing a
matching gift.
At the end of your
PENNY PROJECT
You may make a check payable to: Awana
and mail to Bruce Patrick,
1614 Owens Rd , Wetumpka AL 36093
or
Call us to schedule a club visit for you to be able
to present your pennies to us in person.
Your Clubbers will enjoy
this opportunity, plus, it's a great way to get them involved in
a missions outreach project.
Every amount that is
given will be helpful and greatly appreciated!
We would love to hear how your clubbers raised the funds. Please send
your story along with any pictures us at the address above.
Thank you for consideration of and participation in our
2012 Awana Missionary Penny
Project!