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DOES IT COST ANYTHING? No way. It's free. And you know what Jonathan always says, "If it's free ... it's for me!" WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO? Just send in your best idea for a great outreach event by midnight on June 24th. (read "TO ENTER" below for more details about submitting your idea) 
THE PRIZE:The winner of this contest will be selected on Friday, June 25th, opening day of the Universal Picture "Two Brothers." The winner's youth group, church ... you name it, will get THEIR OWN PRIVATE SCREENING of the movie at their nearest major theatre the following Saturday morning, July 3rd. WHO IS ELEGIBLE? Any youth worker in the United States, volunteer or paid, who currently ministers to youth. (Out of the U.S: We'd still love you to submit your ideas; we just don't have access to any private screenings out of the U.S. Sorry.) TO ENTER: It's simple. Just follow steps A, B and C.
B. Read the following description of "Out of the Box Outreach Events" so you know what we're looking for: How many of you are tired of the same ol' thing? When it comes to an outreach event, how many of you just book a band, book a speaker ... and that's it, right? Well, even though that may work, why not think outside the box. I mean, isn't there something else we can do that would draw kids together so we can point them to Christ? There it is ... that's our definition. An outreach program is an event or weekly program that you use as a means to attract those who don't know Jesus, and point them toward Him. So those are your parameters. We want to hear your idea of an event or program you have seen, something you have attended ... or even an event that you are thinking about doing, but haven't done yet. It doesn't matter. What is your idea of an event or program that you could use as a means to attract those who don't know Jesus, and point them toward Him? Examples: Neighborhood Light: A church group in Ohio did a one week service project called "Neighborhood Light." High school students signed up for a one week "day camp" where they worked on houses in the neighborhood, houses that needed repair or major yard work. The repair was done for free- just as an act of love and service. Result: Many in the community visited this church, wanting to learn more about these people that cared enough to serve the community. 50's Night: A youth ministry in Arizona rented a local restaurant and had a "50's night." 50's music, waitresses on roller skates ... you name it. At the end, a speaker shared the Gospel, how Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Result: Many kids gave their lives to Christ that night and started attending the youth group. The Anti-Super Bowl Party: A group in Cincinnati planned their "Anti-Super Bowl Party." This event targeted local skaters who weren't into the Super Bowl. The church brought in all kinds of skateboard ramps and equipment on Super Bowl Sunday Afternoon. They also had activities like "the TV Smash," and the "Skater Field Goal Attempt," a contest who could jump their skateboard over the highest marker off a ramp into a foam pit. (yes, they had quite an insurance liability). And even if your idea isn't the winner, it may just be included in our "Out of the Box Event Ideas" CD coming out this December with the release of Jonathan's new book, "Reaching Out to Unchurched Teenagers" from Zondervan. |
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