Pick the time of year that is best for your group!
JANUARY: Take
Rice Bowls to work. Place bowls by vending machines, on desks, or pass
out at a staff meeting. Rice Bowls are an easy, low pressure project allowing your team to serve together while they work! Email Rice BowlsTM for a Rice BowlsTM at Work Planning Kit.
FEBRUARY: Celebrate
Valentines Day at your school with a Rice BowlsTM project. As
students pass out valentines to one another, pass out Rice Bowls as
well. It's a simple way for kids to serve kids. Email Rice BowlsTM for a School Planning Kit.
MARCH: As you celebrate Jesus our Savior, embrace His
words, "Feed my lambs... Take care of my sheep... Feed my sheep...
Follow me." (John 21: 15, 16, 17, 19) Distribute Rice Bowls on Easter or use them throughout Lent.
APRIL: No
time to plan a Spring Service Project? Does your school, student
organization, or civic group do one project per semester? With busy
spring calendars, it can
be hard to coordinate schedules. But with Rice Bowls, your members have
a daily, simple opportunity to serve - and make a big impact! All you have to do is Order Online->
MAY: Spring
Cleaning! As everyone prepares for garage sales, dorm room move outs,
and classroom cleaning - it's a great time for Rice Bowls! The spare
change you find around the house can make a big, big difference.
JUNE: Celebrate
the Day of the African Child. Recognize the power of
passionate youth by mobilizing students around you to take action! Join
in celebrations across the world or organize one in your community.
JULY: Planning
a Mission Trip? Summer Camp? Special Retreat? When your team gets off
the bus at home, continue your experience with Rice Bowls. It's a
tangible way to continue your service and worship. Plus,
you can all get back together to count the change and share memories of
the trip! Email Rice BowlsTM for a Trip Planning Kit.
AUGUST: VBS!
This year, add a simple project to your Vacation Bible School. Rice
Bowls get the entire family involved and a great way to connect
visitors to your church's mission to actively serve the Lord. Email Rice BowlsTM for a Children's Ministry/VBS Planning Kit.
SEPTEMBER: Headed
back to campus? Plan a Rice Bowls project for your school this fall.
Pass them out to your hall, greek organization, service club, or Bible
study. Organize an event on campus to educate everyone about the Orphan
Crisis - invite professors to speak and students to present. Email Rice BowlsTM for a Campus Planning Kit.
OCTOBER: Celebrate World Hunger Sunday or World Food Day this October. Incorporate the message into Teaching,
Children's Messages, Youth Activities, and Sunday School! Email Rice BowlsTM for a Church-Wide Planning Kit.
NOVEMBER: Celebrate
the Season with Rice BowlsTM. Place Rice Bowls on your Thanksgiving
table. As your family enjoys dinner, pray for the needs of orphans
across the globe. Then, have everyone take home a Rice Bowl and return
it for Christmas!
DECEMBER: World
AIDS Day is December 1. Use Rice Bowls to support Christian orphanages
who are serving children made vulnerable by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Organize a prayer vigil or educational program in your community. Email
Rice BowlsTM for a World AIDS Day Planning Kit.