Volunteer Work

There are people all across America who have fallen on hard times. They’ve lost their jobs, some have lost their homes. They are getting food from their local community food bank, from soup...

Fund-raising activities for mission trips should convey the excitement you and your church have about the trip. Understanding the trip's destination will help you to estimate the cost of the trip....

Without a doubt, it is a God-given blessing to live long enough to become a senior citizen; and to enjoy good health is another blessing piled on top of the long life; and to have a healthy mind...

Missions trips provide an opportunity for Christians to visit far-away places (usually other countries) and use their faith to learn, worship and serve along with people from various cultures....

In order to raise a lot of money for your church event, trip or ministry, you will first need to have a successful fundraiser. Her are some tips for successful fundraising.

First thing to do before finding a volunteer opportunity is to think about yourself – who are you, what do you like, how would you like to help. Here are some ideas to match the perfect volunteer...

Organizing a nursing-home ministry requires more than making the decision to start one. You'll need to determine which nursing home to adopt, how often the ministry will visit, what visitors will...

Well, over the weekend a friend and I (along with about 50 volunteers) held our semi-annual rummage sale and raised nearly $2800 for local and worldwide mission. It was also a blast! Rummage...

With the economy the way it is, there are a lot of people in need. If you feel a calling to start a program to feed the hungry, here are some steps that you can take to make it successful.

Loneliness can become the best friend of the elderly. But with the proper approach to it, you can keep your elderly parents active, happy, and feeling needed.

As with any other organization, churches find that open and informative communication makes congregants see themselves as an essential part of the church and want to increase their participation...

The best way for a church to grow is to let the congregation know what is happening from week to week. A church newsletter will accomplish a great deal from letting others know needs of members to...

There are always going to be people in your community who can't quite make it on their own. This is true now more than ever. You don't need to be wealthy to help out- sometimes knowing where to...

A church bazaar is a celebratory sale of miscellaneous items, games and services to benefit the church and its missions. It's an event usually held annually or bi-annually where members of the...

Many people feel the need to serve and volunteer to help out cities, regions, or other countries in need. One way to do this is to go on a mission trip. Some of the things one can do on a...

Most churchgoers feel strongly about their beliefs and choose to contribute to not only support their own place of worship, but also to help missions around the world. But, with inflation and...

Feeling rich with millions dollars in the bank are for Donald Trump, Oprah, Martha, Rachel, and those superstars. For us, we can feel rich or feel like a millionaire by our own inner peace. We...

Our pastor recently preached a sermon on the 3S Christian. Saved...Satisfied.. and Sitting. As Christians we should NEVER be satisfied or sitting.... Put feet to your faith and start a...

Volunteering for a worthwhile cause is one of the most rewarding things we can do with our lives. It takes little effort to get involved in community service and the rewards far outweigh the...

Do you want to get involved in your church? How do you find ways to help your church function and succeed? Follow these steps to become a helpful church member.

Choosing to work in a church nursery can be one of the most rewarding choices one can make. Not only are most church nurseries short staffed, but having the ability to interact with babies and...

A Ladies Tea with your church family can be an enlightening experience filled with laughter and friendship. It can also be a lot of work. Consider the following items to help the event come...

The church needs a new roof. Rather than asking for donations, the congregation decides to stage a church fair. It falls on your shoulders to organize the event.

You want to make a difference, so you decide to register for the mission trip that you church is sponsoring. Now you have to raise enough money to help cover your expenses.

A church bazaar is usually held to raise funds for the church. Someone is usually appointed to plan the event or volunteers organize the church bazaar and plan for a fun-filled time. For the...