Family of the Month Challenge

HOW IT WORKS

• Each family can earn points throughout October by participating in weekly in-service challenges and at-home challenges.

• The family with the most points at the end of the month will win a special prize!

• Families should submit their points weekly to have leaders track them during service.

  • Week One:

    In-Service Challenge:

    • Come to church color-coordinated with your family or wearing a matching item.

    Scoring:

    • +10 points per family that participates

    • Bonus +5 if the whole family is fully matching

    At-Home Challenges:

    • Family Fast: Fast from secular music, TV, or social media together. (+10, +5 bonus if whole family participates)

    • Family Walk/Outing: Go on a walk or outing that encourages conversation and bonding. (+10, +5 bonus if family shares a reflection/photo)

  • Week Two:

    In-Service Challenge:

    • Come dressed in vintage or old-school style to honor past generations. (Suspenders, hats, pearls, bow ties, church hats, etc.)

    Scoring:

    • +10 points per family that participates

    • Bonus +5 if at least one elder in the family dresses up

    • Bonus +5 if the family takes a photo with an elder and shares it

    At-Home Challenges:

    • Family Memory Challenge: Share a faith or life lesson story with your children. (+10, +5 bonus if kids share reflections)

    • Family Scripture Wall/Journal: Pick a verse for the week and display/write reflections together. (+10, +5 bonus if everyone contributes daily)

  • Week Three:

    In-Service Challenge:

    • Bring a family member who doesn’t usually attend church.

    Scoring:

    • +20 points per visiting family member brought

    • Bonus +10 if the whole family prays together at the altar

    At-Home Challenges:

    • Family Game Night Challenge: Play a board game or card game together. End by reading Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 about the strength of working together. (+5, +10 if everyone plays at least 3 rounds)

    • One Meal, All Hands: Cook dinner together—each person takes a role (chef, helper, table setter). Before eating, pray together over the meal. (+10, +5 bonus if kids lead)

  • Week Four:

    In-Service Challenge:

    • Arrive on time for service, seated before the countdown starts at 11:10 AM.

    • Bonus Points: Arrive by 10:30 AM for Foundations Class.

    Scoring:

    • +10 points for families seated before 11:10 AM

    • Bonus +10 points for arriving at 10:30 AM Foundations Class

    At-Home Challenges:

    • Family Bible Night: Dedicate one night to Bible study/devotional. (+10, +5 bonus if kids lead)

    • Acts of Kindness: Each family member does one kind thing for someone else in the house without getting caught. Reveal at the end of the week. (+10, +5 bonus if multiple acts are done)