Club activities are designed to show that Christ followers are the salt of this Earth; their light should not be hidden under a bowl as the verse above states.  The activities are done to let the light of the club shine outside the school walls.  The below items have been added to our club’s list of activities through the years.  Do not try to do all of these, or overwhelm yourself with a lot at first.  Make sure you check with your building principal before you organize any activity.

Toys for Tots – it’s as easy as contacting your local representative.  He or she will bring collection boxes to your school and pick them up on a specific date.  You can also enlist the help of local churches. www.toysfortots.org​

Homeless ministry – Contact a local homeless shelter, or even one in a nearby community.  Ask what items they need and collect them.  Connect with local churches to see if you can set up boxes for your collections.  Make sure to ask permission from your principal before you set up a box at school.  

Community clean up –  Do it in conjunction with Earth Day, or just choose an afternoon or weekend to clean up a highway, community, neighborhood park, etc.   If you plan in advance, you can no doubt find an organization to donate gloves, garbage bags, and arrange for garbage pickup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food bank – About sixteen leaders and club members traveled to Pittsburgh to volunteer at a food bank.  The task was mundane; students had to shovel granola from gigantic tubs into bags all morning.  The students who went, however, had a fantastic time.  There is something about serving others unselfishly that is satisfying.

 

 

 

Rosamond High School's Christian Student Alliance

(CSA) in Rosamond California helped give food

and clothes away at a local shelter during their

30 hour famine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher appreciation car wash – Each year, club leaders hold a car wash at the end of the school day for teachers.  Each teacher is given a car wash ticket, and they are asked to park their cars near the car wash location and place their ticket visibly on their dash.  After washing their car, the student leaders place a “thank you for letting us serve you” along with a Bible verse about being a humble servant.  The teachers appreciate the gesture, even if they do not necessarily support the club.

Greeting card ministry – One of the student leaders is provided the task of sending thank you, get well, and sympathy cards to club member families, teachers, and other community members as the need arises.  In addition, after each ministry listed above, a leader is responsible for writing a letter to the editor of the local newspaper thanking churches, community  members, and businesses that may have helped in the given endeavor.

Bible club field trip – Each year, Redbank Valley Bible Club takes a Saturday and spends the day having fun.  The all day trip became a staple after the first year of the club’s existence.  It was designed as a reward for attendance; only those who attended a certain portion of club meetings were eligible to attend.  The day is filled with ice skating, bowling, and typically, a Christian concert or minor league hockey game.  Overall, the trip serves as a safe, fun filled day and an opportunity to let Christ’s light shine through the club members at each venue.

 

See You At The Pole - Invite the community to join you at the annual See you At The Pole event.  See www.syatp.com for info and resources.  Pictured below is Rosmand's Christian Student Alliance at a SYATP event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other - There are countless ways to minister to people inside and outside the school walls without actually “ministering."  Put your faith into action; find a shelter, food pantry, or any church that may be in need. There may be widowers that need yard work done, or a church that has a specific need you can fill. Pray for God’s guidance and let your light shine within your communities.

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*Check with your school's guidelines as to whether or not an activity can be done on school grounds or during school time.

 

 

 

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​You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

                                                                       – Matthew 5:14-16