Each year, the youth and discipleship department has a missions project supported by the fund raising efforts of youth and children's ministries. These projects have built training centers, feeding centers, orphanages, churches, and more.
I am issuing a challenge to our region to eclipse all previous support of this program with a huge backing. In fact, I'm praying for a miracle that we would match our total giving to YWEA from it's inception in the 60's.
So what does that mean for you? If all of our churches raised just $3000 over the next 10 months for this project, we would have surpassed all previous giving from the Rocky Mountain Region. I know that is a large number for some but I believe the cause is worthy and that with God this is possible. Though that is the big hairy audacious goal, I know that for some, this is completely new. So whatever the size of your youth and children's ministry, pray and set a goal. Schedule fund raisers, take up offerings, get creative and may we Connect people with the Light of the Gospel in Latin America but also in the RMR students and children who participate!
Let's make this the greatest year in the history of YWEA in the Rocky Mountain Region! - Hans C. Weston Director of Youth & Discipleship
What do you need to do? 1. Set a goal 2. Determine how
Fund Raisers
Offerings
Weekly challenge (bring $___ a week)
3. Begin – plans often fail because they are never launched 4. Follow up – remind people of the cause and communicate the vision often 5. Finish – turn in funds raised to the regional office marked YWEA.
Winterfest Challenge We will be taking up an offering during Winterfest for this project but we want to encourage student ministries to come prepared in advance. The individual offerings will be separate but we are asking for groups to bring funds raised as a group for YWEA to registration. The church that brings the highest amount per student (so your group size will not limit you) to Winterfest for Conexion will receive pizza from Domino’s on Saturday night of the event.
Network
Join the National Youth Leaders Association to connect with Youth Pastors and Leaders from around the country.
We would be excited to have a RMR branch of NYLA where our leaders connect and share with each other.