Fund-raising for any benefit requires a lot of work, including finding the right activity that people in the community will be receptive to. Most of the work comes in the planning. For example, you will most likely have to consult church leaders, and certain activities may require permits. Choose one or more ideas, depending on how much money you need and, of course, on your group's resources.
Have a Music Concert
Music is food for the soul. Organize members who can sing well and rehearse your favorite inspirational songs. Also look for singers in your group who can write original music and lyrics to sing a capella. Ask your church leader if the church has a venue where you can sing and perform. If not, look for local parks where you can perform for a nominal fee. Investigate whether you need permits or whether you can perform for free because you're part of a church. Also look for events that need acts. Before each performance, make it clear that you're raising funds for a particular project and are using this opportunity to solicit these funds.
Offer a Mini-Sermon
For this you will need the support of your church leader. Offer a small sermon or Bible teaching session to youths in the church as well as in your school and local community. Prepare a lesson that strikes home, such as dealing with romance, acceptance, family and other youth-living issues. Ask for an offering during each sermon.
Sell Hand-Made T-Shirts
If you have a little money saved up, buy a stack of plain T-shirts in bulk. Use stencils as well as fabric paint to design them with slogans such as "Crazy for Jesus" or other catchphrases that your group brainstorms. Sell these in front of your church on Sundays, after weekly prayer meetings or during conventions. Make sure you're not breaking any church rules by doing so.
Yard Sale/Bake Sale
Have a group yard sale and sell baked goods, old toys, trinkets, clothes, any- and everything---including used furniture. Research and make sure that you get any permits needed in advance. Ask each member of the group to sell a number of items at homes in well-populated neighborhoods. Ask your parents first and work in groups. For example, two or three people can bring items to sell at one person's house, to maximize the number of goods being sold.
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