BTSW 2007

I can't believe it's almost Fall and time for planning the big Back to School Weekend. Last year, we had a safari theme, but this year, it's the Amazing Race type of thing, and we are giving ministry areas different countries. BTSW is an all church event, kind of like a volunteer fair/outreach event. Each ministry sets up a booth with a game or something and uses that opportunity to give people the chance to know more about what we have to offer and/or to sign up to volunteer. During the worship services, we spend time praying for teachers/administrators/cm teachers and professionals/homeschoolers/students. It's a pretty big deal. Here's my CFM team blog post about it. We do our meetings virtually for the most part because of crazy schedules. To my readers from around the world--please let me know of any ideas you have to make your country's representation more authentic. Our area is only doing 4, but most of the major countries of the world will be assigned (and some smaller ones, as well). Keep in mind that it's for all ages (I just post about elementary and under) and that some of the ministry areas do something more solemn like a prayer wall or a missions project.