Time is running out! We'll be announcing the winner of the Show Us What Your Made Of! contest very soon, but you can still get your entry in. Meanwhile, check out this effective idea for an outreach event.
The First Assembly of God in Rockwall, Texas was on the verge of closure in 2001. Though they are located in a thriving area with an average age of 37, their congregation consisted of about 40 people. Since their town is on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, they decided to use the 4th of July weekend to take their evangelistic efforts to the water's edge.
They enlisted church attenders, neighbors and even some people from other churches to load their boats with bottled water, sodas and bags of chips with the church's information attached. With many donations, the total cost for the outreach was about $75. They proceeded to hang out in the "no wake zones" to talk with people, stock them with drinks and snacks, and invite them to a God and Country Day Celebration at the church property.
That first year, they served over 700 people at their celebration event. Today, their now growing congregation has more than doubled! Way to go!
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