If you're among the financially struggling crowd as I am, you may feel guilty about not being able to give more to the church and its ministries. Have no fear, the remedy is here!
Not too long ago, our children participated in "Can a Missionary" month with their AWANA group. The premise was simple. The children collected as many 5¢ returnable cans & bottles as they could, and the winning team won a pizza party. All of the refuse collected would be recycled, with the resulting cash used to support our missionaries. The "competition" ended with the kids having a ton of fun and saving the earth, all while raising several hundred dollars for our missionaries.
Then it dawned on me.... why can't we do the same thing in our household on a regular basis? Instead of putting our recyclables out in that blue tote for a truck to haul away each week, lets put in a small extra effort and return them for cash! Then when that offering plate comes around each Sunday morning, we can know we at least did something to help, rather than just wishing we could. Imagine how much money could be raised for missions (or whatever your passion) if every member of the congregation did the same?
It's a simple act in exchange for great rewards. Won't you join me?
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