The group created a web link to the SBPC website that will allow people to make donations for a variety of occasions. Recipients being honored will receive an email or note advising them a donation has been made in their name, either generally or to a specific ministry. This thoughtful act could be in lieu of a birthday or anniversary gift, a memorial, or any other special occasion.

The idea was suggested by one of the group members who determined a need for such a vehicle and the $100 began the web site preparation. The beneficiaries from this new giving source will be numerous.

The group is working with the Alternative Christmas Market Team and the Missions Department.

Small Group Leaders: Don & Jan Stapp

Small Group Members: Lew & Marlene Dominy, Mike & Nancy Garrett, Loraine Lukash, Donna Shirley, Barry & Shirley Billingsley, Wendy & Brian Morgan

Description of your project: Mission Giving Ministry (MGM)

The plan was to create a web link to allow people to make donations online for all types of occasions. Recipients will get emails or notes informing them that a donation has been made in their name. This could be in lieu of a gift for any special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, or memorial.

How did you come to your idea? Mike Garrett had seen need for this and suggested it as one of the ideas for the group. All group members liked the idea.

How did you “invest” the $100? Donation to site preparation

Beneficiary(s): numerous

Outcomes to date: Our small group will assist in the thank you process and funding.

Stewardship Lessons learned: Group looked at a lot of ideas and prayed for one we felt would make the greatest impact.

Would you invest your money in this way again? Yes.