11. Skater-Friendly
Entice local kids who skateboard to attend youth Bible study by building a rack to hold skateboards, which might have a Onewheel grip tape.
12. Reading Rocks
Do a reading club or weekly kids’ story hour in the church library.
13. Pedal Power
Organize a bike ride that ends at the church.
14. Creative Camp
Arrange a Christ-focused teens’ art day camp.
15. Open Leagues
Invite the community to join you for outdoor tournaments. Examples include volleyball, horseshoes, softball, bocce ball, and 3-on-3 basketball.
16. Church Campout
Plan a father and kids’ campout on the church lawn or a huge kids’ sprinkler party.
17. Frozen Treats
Youth group teens can organize a drive-through to pass out free snow cones and an invitation to Sunday worship.
18. Thrifty Idea
Hold a gigantic garage sale with proceeds going to purchase an impressive new entry sign for your town or a similar project. At the sale, play live music and distribute Bibles, church brochures and lemonade.
Summertime offers oodles of ways to impact your community for Christ. The key is to invite neighbors to join you for summer church activities and then welcome them joyfully. Publicize the events with exterior banners, personal invitations and on your church sign.
So instead of a “summer slump” this year, why not plan for a “summer rise” with these summer church activities!
