Should church groups sell beer at collegiate tailgate parties to raise money for the church?
116798
If the selling can be controlled in such a way that it will be consumed only as a beverage, then I guess that it is ok. But if the church groups don't care whether it will make one drunk or not, then I think that selling should not be done...They might become instruments to make one drunk. I once read a passage in the bible (but I forgot the verse now) that drunkards won't be saved. If Jesus cares for even one soul (from his parable of the sheep), then so with us.
534631
Yes! Every preacher, male or female is there for one and only one purpose....to make money.\n\nThe will say what ever it takes to do so, even if it means making it look like she is doing it for other people.\n\nIf they cannot do it in a church, they will try to sell books to make money.\n\nEverything revolves around money. \n\nJesus said, freely ye have received freely give. Take neither silver nor gold for your purses.\n\nHe also Satan would make his ministers appear as angels of light.\n\nOh, and who ever said "The Hippocrites Are The Atheists & GOD Haters & Religion Bashers!" must be calling Jesus a hippocrite because he condimed and rediculed the hippocritical religounist and temple moneymakers in his day also.\n\nYou are not one of Jesus' followere if you do not CONDIM hippocritical religounist and temple moneymakers also.
894906
No, they make great money.\nEspecially the ones at Hooters!
307885
no, the cupcakes get a good pay-off for playing the UT ALABAMAS, and others.\n\nMy college, the University of North Texas plays, UT, Oklahoma, Alabama, LSU. the basic reason is we are a small Division 1 school and we get a good payout to go and try and put up a good game, Hopefully one day we will no longer be a cream puff.
334200
Yes.  A few years ago they adopted a beer-free policy in all bleacher sections - left and right.  \n\nI don't know for sure, but an educated guess at the reason is it can be a bit rowdy there at times.
923636
No. Drinking substandard beer is not charity, it's just plain bad judgment. With so many great microbrews available in the U.S., sending money to Mexican breweries might be considered un-American under some parts of the Patriot Act.\n\nHomeland Security might park a white van across the street from your house and wire your taps to find out what you're pouring at home. Do not. I repeat, do not, drink Mexican beer past Cinco de Mayo.
1041796
If you're invited, or there's an open invite tailgater, then of course.  We have a guy here in Philly that actually cooks according to who we're playing...i.e. Clam Chowder for the Patriots, Jumbalaya for the Saints, etc.  It'd be a huge waste if all you coould do was drink your buddy's crap beer and eat his burnt hamburgers.
1009279
A church is like anything else. You can use tons of marketing to\nget people to try your product but if it  isn't right you won't have repeat business.  If you have a ministry that will appeal to young families than try  free radio PSA's, direct mail , posters and fliers.  Remember who your audience is and use marketing that will appeal to that audience.\n\nBe certain that the product is on target  with test groups from a local collage or university. Students might be able to help in exchange for college credit. \n\nRemember your ministry has to be innovative, polished and on fire before you try to sell it.
1145915
yes, if there is beer.
966785
Do a cookbook.Have the members contribute family favorites and the sell the books.Go to www.morriscookbooks.com\n\nMy church group raised a lot of money this way.
290607
We've done a lot of fundraising events in our church and have raised thousands over the years for different missions in Ghana, Turkey, and other places. Some of the things we've done include cake sales, an auction with all things contributed by companies we use for the church, concerts, and many sponsored events such as head shaves, leg waxes, and dip in the seas. It can be great fun when you get creative.
136717
There are several. Look to organizations that are run as religious groups, or who support a cause that is in common with yours. Some examples include the MANY companies that are mormon owned and run, who give countless dollars to mormon schools and BYU.
1100665
they do deserve it... they are paying money for it; they are the best sponsors out of'em all (beer makers).
1024691
I would imagine that most bars in college towns would be able to provide a beer bong for you, dear.
941389
Yes.  God should worship us and give us money!!!  Heck, he's God.  Why does he need money.  If I could make water into wine I wouldn't be beggin from people with a basket on Sunday.  I'd be home drinking :)
911183
Unless you have other friends pitching in...I'd go to Hooters!\nIt's way over-priced!
1012433
define private function please. if your saying a party w/ beer being served or wine. your better off hiring security officers. most depts wont allow there officers to work party's if beer is being served. now if your asking about say an auction and proceeds going to Jerry's kids or something like that. wouldn't cost you much or anything. \n\neach dept rates and rules vary. your looking from $25-100 an hr per officer.  best thing to do is call them. if the fee is to high call security company's and ask for a price quote.