Last week we talked about fundraisers that work. We said that fundraisers that work are ones that help us focus on the mission Christ gave us to share the forgiveness of sins.

Last week’s article may have raised some questions. First, “Why are we talking about fundraisers?” The topic has come up because some questions arose about doing more fundraising activity at Good Shepherd’s. So it seemed like a good time to discuss the reasons why Christians might decide to do a fundraiser. The series we’re calling “Fundraisers that Work” is designed to carefully step us through the topic of fundraising. God has given us freedom to choose in this area. But that freedom is not a license to just “go and do.” It comes with responsibility to make a choice that is beneficial to Christ’s mission of sharing the message of forgiveness. It also needs to be beneficial to the Christian life of the members of Good Shepherd’s. The topics we will be covering are:

• Fundraisers that Work…Are Mission Minded (last week’s topic)
• Fundraisers that Work…Are Stewardship Driven
• Fundraisers that Work…Give More than They Swap
• Fundraisers that Work…Understand the Unintentional Consequences
• Fundraisers that Work…Are Budget Mindful
• Fundraisers that Work…Are Most Concerned with Motive

The second question might be, “What is a fundraiser?” A fundraiser is any activity that exchanges goods or services for money. One example would be running the Brewers concession stands. We give our services to the Brewers and they grant us a certain percentage of sales to Good Shepherd’s.

So there are two quick answers to the question of fundraisers. Again we appreciate your feedback, if you have questions please ask us: pastors@goodshepherds.net.