Long List of Lent Ideas (Part 1) – More tomorrow
Please look at the complete list, there will be some ideas you may like to try! There are 11 in all in this part.
Fundraising Faithfuls!
Prayer Focus: Please pray for everyone who goes the extra mile to ensure the success of the work of HHI, that the funds generated may be put to the best possible use and that the beneficiaries receive the help they so desperately need.
Lightbulb moment
Barbie Day
Did you know that it’s Barbie Day on 9th March? Do you have any Barbie dolls or old, and maybe valuable, toys stashed away and looking for a new home? Perhaps it’s time to auction or sell some tucked away toys and donate the profits to HHI.
Toy engine
Spring sort out!
It’s that time of year again! March 21st is officially the first day of spring. As we turn out our drawers and cupboards in a grand Spring Clean, will we find any items of clothing, bedding, jewellery or even furniture that could be sold on eBay or Facebook Marketplace or taken to the ‘Cash for Clothes’ shop? Any income made will be gratefully received by HHI. Thank you.
Spring clean
‘Double Your Money’ Treasure Hunt
Pair up with a family member. One person is the hider the other is the hunter.
The hider hides money of different denominations in a room. However much money the hunter finds within a specified time, that amount must be matched by the hider and put aside for HHI. Change roles and it’s off you go again!
Happy hiding and hunting from HHI !
Treasure hunt
Family members can negotiate to swap an item with each other. It’s a free swap – but comes with a transaction charge! Winners all round…especially those in need in India and Zambia. Thank you.
Sponsored Something – one for the Church!
Often Churches and Prayer groups hold a Sponsored Event to raise money. Tried and tested ideas include a Bible Readathon, Sponsored Big Sing or Best Bible Tracts – individuals pay to share their favourite tracts with the congregation – and say why they are liked! It’s over to you!
Sponsored singalong
Be Still …
Hold Your Own Supporters’ Evening
Why not invite one of our committee members to your church or group to learn more about the challenges faced by the vulnerable and sick in India and Zambia, how HHI strives to help and celebrate some of our success stories!
We will bring an informative PowerPoint and some Indian and Zambian craft items should you wish to purchase something different! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Avendale HHI Meeting 01-2023
Footnote: New initiatives such as our very well received ‘Handmade with Love’ craft sales (See Alternative Gifts under the Donate section on the HHI website) complement the well-established fundraising enterprises such as the sale of beautiful SFHHI Indian Leaf Cards, the Rag bag collection, and ever popular Annual Bridge Drive.
Fun & Games
Prayer Focus: Please give thanks for families and fun and remember in your prayers those for whom family life is difficult; where parents struggle to meet the needs of the family and when children bear responsibility beyond their years. Please pray that they will be granted ‘…hope and a future’ (Jeremiah 29:11) and that HHI will be able to play some part in the realisation of God’s plan.
Lent is known as a time of Prayer and for those involved with HHI, the serious business of prayer is at the heart of our work. But that does not mean we can’t have fun. So, we are suggesting some enjoyable ways of raising funds for HHI.
April Fool’s Day on April 1st why not have a family Jokeathon?
April fool’s day
Family Film nights – Charge cinema prices to watch some family favourites!
Film night
Silly Hat Teatime – no explanation needed!
Silly hat
Games Extravaganza – Challenge your family to play board games such as draughts or chess, have a jigsaw puzzle race, a Lego house building competition or devise a Quirky Quiz.
Games
Song and Dance
The more outgoing among our supporters may prefer a karaoke or danceathon.
Singing
Dancing
Whatever you choose to do to raise funds for HHI, have fun!