Leadership / Leading Volunteers Affirmation Ideas for Under $2 KIDS AT HEART Flarp Noisy Putty This ooey-gooey gloppy goo is tactile and fun-and the fact that it makes unbelievably loud-ahem-noises when you squish it in the tub only adds to its hilarious appeal. Consider giving it to your team and then having a loudest Flarp contest as a completely irreverent way to remind them how fun it is to be a kid. • $1 • Wal-Mart and The Dollar Store, toy section • Thanks for being a crazy, kid-loving part of our team! WHEELS ON MINISTRY Hot Wheels Assorted Toy Cars Choose a car to match each personality in your ministry-or the dream car you'd give each of your volunteers if you were made of money. • $ .97 • Wal-Mart, toy section. • Thanks for putting the wheels on our ministry! THIS LITTLE LIGHT RayOVac Value Bright Flashlight This full-size flashlight includes batteries. It's the perfect (and practical) way to say thanks to people-especially men-shining their light in your ministry. • $2 • Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and The Dollar Store, camping or outdoor section. • Thanks for your dedication to making our ministry a bright spot! RAINBOW PROMISES Best Occasions Rainbow Springs These fun Slinky-like toys deliver a laugh and a rainbow-a great way to reinforce the importance of what your volunteers do and remind them of God's promises. • $ .50 • Wal-Mart, party favors section. • Thanks for adding joy and God's love to all you do! HIGH FIVE Giant Snap Hand Give your team members a slap-happy high five or a slap on the back with these oversized sticky hands. • $1 • Wal-Mart, toy section. • Thanks for being such an important-and wonderful-part of our ministry team! SPRINKING SWEETNESS Mainstays Old-Fashioned Glass Sugar Shaker Let volunteers know that they bring a lot of sweetness (or saltiness) to your ministry by filling this sugar shaker with a favorite treat, such as candies or peanuts. • $1.97 • Wal-Mart • Thank you for being the perfect addition to our ministry mix! FISH OF A FEATHER Pilot Stick-On Fish Emblem These chrome-plated fish automobile stickers are popular and make a great gift for your dedicated volunteers. • $2 • Wal-Mart and The Dollar Store, automotive section • Thanks for helping us make good waves in the lives of all our little fish! MIRACLE IN A BOTTLE Super Miracle Bubbles 16 ounce Who doesn't love bubbles-and the sense of wonder that comes along with them? Give your volunteers this oversized bottle of wonder as a reminder of the miracle they share every day in ministry. • $1 • Wal-Mart, toy section. • Thanks for being a miracle in kids' lives! NOTEWORTHY Z-International Magnet Shopping List Mix and match these stylish refrigerator-friendly notepads for your volunteers for a visual-and useful-reminder of their contribution to your ministry. • $1 • Wal-Mart, paper supplies section • Thank you for your many noteworthy contributions! This article is excerpted from Children's Ministry Magazine. Try an issue for FREE and see what you're missing! Page 12 Previous | Print Article Pin It Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Related articles Specialized Thank-You Tags Save money by printing and customizing these free tags, match them to your budget-friendly affirmation gifts, and get busy affirming your wonderful ministry volunteers! Big Impact... The 10th Annual VBS Review Once again, you've got it! Here's Children's Ministry Magazine's 10th Annual VBS Review, complete with component ratings and a "VBS Evaluation Checklist" to help you conduct your... Fall Kickoff 15 new ideas to help you start a winning season of ministry to children. Before you know it, school will be kicking back into gear. If you're a children's ministry director, you'll...
