What does Contribute mean?

  • Discover your gifts and passions
  • Plug into the big picture and larger community
  • Allow God to call you and work through you

What's the Deal?

Activities that focus on introducing Contribute

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SERVICE IS A WAY OF LIFE

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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THE LOGIC OF LOVE: WHAT DO THEY NEED?

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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I APPRECIATE THAT AND I WOULD LIKE...

A simple but meaningul exercise to help us learn simple ways we can serve and support each other

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WHY WE SERVE: FEATURING SCRIPTURES ON SERVING

Use scriptures to find your reason for serving

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WHY CONTRIBUTE?

Testimony points on the benefits of volunteerism

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TECHNOLOGY FOR A CAUSE

Idea’s that could change the world

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SOUL SWAP

A fun game that recognizes our unique personalities

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Call a Friend Challenge

Reach out to someone and see how it makes you feel!

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What Do I Have to Offer?

Activities that focus on recognizing our talents and skills

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WHAT’S MY CALLING?

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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WHAT WILL I DO WHEN I GROW UP?

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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UNDERSTANDING WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE LOVE

An hour session with talking points, videos, discussion questions, and reflection

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TOUCH SOMEONE WHO

Close your eyes and soak in the love you didn’t know was there

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THINGS YOU ARE

Let others help you to see what your have to offer

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THE LIES WE BELIEVE ABOUT OURSELVES

Let go of your negative thoughts and embrace who you really are

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SUPERHERO ALTER EGO

Work together to discover your superhero alter ego

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MY PERSONAL STYLE

Learn about your style and your strengths

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FINDING MY CAREER QUIZZES

Quick quizzes to help you discover your possible career paths

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Let's Do It!

Activities that focus on getting out there and contributing

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GIVING BACK AS WE GO ALONG

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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LITTLE WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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FUNDRAISER: 100 ENVELOPES

Inspire people to make small contributions to your youth group

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FUNDRAISER: MINI M&M’S & QUARTERS

Quarters add up! A simple way to raise money!

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FUNDRAISER: MASON JAR COOKIE KITS

These fun kits are a joy to make and make great gifts

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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER VACATION

Give your hard working Sunday School Teacher’s a break this year!

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LOVE MESSAGES BLITZ

Spread love and encouragement in your home town!p

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PAY IT FORWARD GIFT EXCHANGE

Instead of a regular gift exchange this year, let’s make it a “service” exchange

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CANNED FOOD DRIVE ADMISSION

Have a holiday party planned this year? Make the admission some canned goods to support a local food bank!

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WRITE A LETTER TO THE TROOPS

Dedicate a youth group to veterans and active soldiers

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YOUTH ACTIVISM MONTH

An example of how to spend a month contributing as a youth group

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SERVICE PROJECT

Get involved in your local community (also a few resources to help you get started)

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SERVICE SCAVENGER HUNT

Do some simple service tasks in the community or at someone’s home

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GAP YEAR INFORMATION

Have a night dedicated to learning about gap year opportunities

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GAME NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Step by step process of hosting your own fundraiser

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CARE PACKAGES

Make care packages for people in your community

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Becoming a Leader

Ideas that focus on taking ownership over your personal contribution

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THE YIN AND YANG OF LEADERSHIP

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD?

Relevant DP Life Articles & Discussion Questions

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YOUTH LED YOUTH MINISTRY
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YOU’RE IN CHARGE: SURPRISE!

You’re planning youth group tonight

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Use art as a means of showing how each of our contributions add up to something amazing

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YOUTH SERVICE

The ultimate way to get kids plugged in, serving and discovering their talents

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SENIOR APPRENTICESHIP

Training your seniors to become future youth pastors

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MINISTRY FAIR

Finding what ministries interest you

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COULD A YOUTH BE DOING THIS?

Take a look at this list and ask yourself this question

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CAREER NIGHT

Feature local members and their careers

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Further Reading

Just add a few discussion questions or action steps and you have a great resource for Youth Ministry!