Children’s Mission Project Ideas

Are you looking for a mission project idea for your children (or your entire church) to participate in this fall?  Look at the list below for some ideas of opportunities.  If you would like more information about any of these projects, please feel free to call Joan Hall at 304-422-6449.

Camp Alpha – Help Build a Cowen in Russia

Russian Baptists in the Ryazan region are in the process of building Camp Alpha, a Christian campground for children and youth to come together and  learn more about Jesus.  The property has been purchased, a few children and youth are gathering, but the construction of cabins and meeting areas is very slow due to lack of funds.  The potential is great.  A few American dollars will go a long way to make a Camp Cowen in Russia a reality.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Russia Missions – Camp Alpha.”

 

House of Hope Christmas – JD and Rhonda Reed, Bolivia

Missionaries JD and Rhonda Reed try to provide a Christmas present for all the children in the community/ministry sites.  This past year they provided gifts for 1,100-1,200 children.  The average is 20 bolivianos ($3) for a gift, drink, and a snack.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “House of Hope Christmas.”

 

Meds for Missions – JD and Rhonda Reed, Bolivia

Medical and dental clinics in Bolivia are in need of medicines and dental items that they either can’t purchase in Bolivia or cost is prohibitive.

Items that are needed:

¨ Toothpaste – MUST be travel size, NO regular size tubes.
¨ Toothbrushes
¨ Children’s Vitamins – NO gummies, they turn into globs and kids think they are candy. (check expiration date)
¨ Pre-natal Vitamins
¨ Antacids – generic Tums would be great

Please collect and deliver items to Valma at the West Virginia Baptist Convention Office in Parkersburg, WV.

 

Smiley Kits – Juan and Denise Aragon, Pueblo, Mexico

The Aragon’s hope to take dental care learning to the communities this summer using puppets and giving our Smiley Kits.

Each kit will include:

¨ 2  toothbrushes
¨ 2  tubes of toothpaste
¨ 1  dental floss
¨ 1  toothbrush cover
¨ 1  small plastic cup.

The Aragon’s would like to provide kits for 150 children. Due to shipping and custom issues, monetary donations will be collected and the items will be purchased in Mexico. The goal is $1,700.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Smiley Kits.”

 

Balones (Balls are Loads Of Nice Exercise Sessions) – Juan and Denise Aragon, Pueblo, Mexico

Balones also means balls in Spanish. The Aragon’s would like to provide a soccer ball and a basketball for each of their CICIEM churches.  The Aragons will use the balls as an evangelism tool. Families cannot afford to purchase the balls. Due to shipping and custom issues, monetary donations will be collected and the items will be purchased in Mexico.  Goal is $1,100.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Balones.”

 

Quarters for Grades – Weirton Christian Center

Students at Weirton Christian Center are awarded quarters for their attendance, doing homework each day and their grades.  It’s a quarter for each day of attendance and for doing their homework.  Grades are $1 for A $.75 for B, $.50 for C, and $.25 for a D.  Every time a grade goes up it’s an extra quarter.  This semester they had 3 girls who had 3 and 4 F’s and they have each brought their grades up, and earned a reward for that.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Quarters for Grades.”

 

Bucks for Bibles – Weirton Christian Center

Weirton Christian Center is in need of  children’s Bibles.  Weirton Christian Center gives each preschooler a Bible at Preschool Graduation.  They also need early reading Bibles, maybe even comic book style, so students can read the Bible on a reading level they understand while learning the importance of daily Bible reading.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Bucks for Bibles.”

 

Back to School Backpacks – Weirton Christian Center

Weirton Christian Center is collecting backpacks to assist
their students in going back to school prepared for a new school year. Backpacks can be a variety of sizes, colors and designs. Collect as many as you can.

Please collect and deliver items to Mark McCloy at the West Virginia Baptist Convention Office in Parkersburg, WV.

 

Keep Them Kickin’ – Camp Cowen

One of the favorite things to participate in at Camp Cowen is recreation activities, such as  4-square, 9-square in the air, gaga pit, basketball, soccer and volleyball to name a few.  Camp Cowen is requesting balls of all kinds to keep the campers kickin’.

Please collect and deliver items to Camp Cowen.

 

Time is Ticking On – Camp Cowen

For two years the outdoor clock on Alice Randall Dining Hall has not been working.  Kids do not wear watches and Camp Cowen policy does not allow cell phones during camp.  Therefore, the clock is what campers use to be on time. Please help Camp Cowen keep the time ticking on.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Cowen Clock.”

 

Give a Week of Camp – Camp Cowen

Help send a child to camp.  Scholarships for a week range from $90 to $230. Help send a student to “where people meet Jesus and grow as His disciples  in a community of faith.”

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “Camp Scholarship.”

 

Swinging Fun – Children’s Ministry at Parchment  Valley

Can you hear the children screaming with glee, swinging high above the ground?  The swings at the Parchment Valley playground are showing their age and need to be replaced.  Updated swings would be safer for the children to play on and provide enjoyment for years to come.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “PV Swings.”

 

Campfire Ring – Parchment Valley

Parchment Valley is building a new campfire structure at the lodges.  Due to the new power line right of way easement, the original campfire structure had to be removed. PV will utilize the Roy Keys Vesper area as the new campfire location; however, this area needs several improvements so the goal is $2,900.

Donations should be sent to the West Virginia Baptist Convention designated for “PV Campfire Ring.”