We had a RS Service Auction as one of our activities last night. I can not express How. Much. FUN. it was!!!! Seriously.
Here are the great things about having a service auction:
- You get to meet new people and get to know each other better.
- You get to serve each other at the activity and outside of the activity.
- You get to see what talents other people have, and share your talents.
- You get to laugh so hard while all of you fight over who gets those salted caramel rice crispy treats.
Seriously so fun.
We accumulated points to spend by filling out two questionnaires which I made. Here's the first one:
RS Service Auction Questionnaire (205 points possible) NAME: ______________________
5 pts If you have ever been outside of the country
5 pts If you speak a second language (sign-language included)
5 pts If you have taken a meal to someone in need in the past 6 months
5 pts If you have read the lesson prior to Sunday in the last 2 months
5 pts If you have balanced your checkbook in the past month
5 pts If you have had a new person from your area to your home for dinner in the past year
5 pts If you have organized your recipe file in the past year
5 pts If you have exercised this past month
5 pts If you have had your daily personal prayers for the past 3 months
5 pts If you have been 10 minutes early to church this past month
5 pts If you have learned a new skill in the past month
5 pts If you have cleaned a closet in the past month
5 pts If you have written a letter to a missionary in the past 3 months
5 pts If you have a monthly budget and followed it for the past 3 months
5 pts If you have given a talk in church in the past year
5 pts If you have cleaned something that didn’t want to in the past week
5 pts If you fasted on the last fast Sunday
5 pts If you have introduced yourself to a new member in the ward in the past month
5 pts If you can recite an article of faith from memory
5 pts If you know how to change a tire
5 pts If you know CPR and/or the Heimlich maneuver
5 pts If you have read out of the Bible in the past month
5 pts If you voted in the last election
5 pts If you went to bed on time last night
5 pts If you have been to the Dentist in the past 6 months
5 pts If you attended or helped with young women’s camp this year
5 pts If you kept your TV off all day today
5 pts If you gave someone a sincere compliment in the past week
5 pts If you have done something you are proud of in the past month
5 pts If you have been on a date in the past 3 weeks (husband/boyfriend/acquaintance)
5 pts If you made your bed today
5 pts If you have made a comment in a church class in the past month
5 pts If you have laughed today
5 pts If you have accepted someone’s help this past month
5 pts If you wear your seat belt
5 pts If you showered before noon today
5 pts If you have sung a church song in your home in the past month
5 pts If you keep a journal, either written or digital (blogging counts)
5 pts If you have introduced yourself to the person next to you
5 pts If you know at least one of your next door neighbors
5 pts If you have served a mission
____________ Total Points
The first one is more of a "If you did ___ then give yourself some points for being cool."
The second one is more interactive. This is a "Go find someone in the room who has ___." Last night was pretty cool because we had a little over 20 women come to the activity, and on this questionnaire there are 22 questions, so most of the women talked to EVERY sister there! How cool is that?!
“Find Someone Who” Questions - NAME: ____________________________
You must find a different person that matches each question (10 pts each, 220 possible pts)
1. ____________________________ has the same birthday month as you.
2. ____________________________ has the same favorite color as you.
3. ____________________________ grew up in the same state as you.
4. ____________________________ has the same shoe size as you.
5. ____________________________ loves dogs more than cats.
6. ____________________________ loves cats more than dogs.
7. ____________________________ wears reading glasses.
8. ____________________________ plays a musical instrument.
9. ____________________________ loves doing the dishes.
10. ___________________________ loves being crafty.
11. ___________________________ likes to dance.
12. ___________________________ is originally from a different country.
13. ___________________________ has pioneer ancestry.
14. ___________________________ is a convert.
15. ___________________________ can touch their tongue to their nose.
16. ___________________________ is (or would like to be) an entrepreneur.
17. ___________________________ has an etsy shop.
18. ___________________________ has more than 5 siblings.
19. ___________________________ is an only child.
20. ___________________________ likes watching football.
21. ___________________________ still has a VCR.
22. ___________________________ has a blog.
Total Points: ________________
In creating these questionnaires I was very aware of our ward's demographics. There are a lot of mom's, and a lot of single sisters. I didn't want to leave anyone out, so I didn't put questions on there like "If you fed your kids dinner last night give yourself some points..."
After everyone filled out the papers, and before we started the actual auction, I gave a spiritual thought at the beginning by reading a quote by Bonnie L. Oscarson (the talk is Oh How We Need Each Other):
The fact of the matter is, we really and truly need each other. Women naturally seek friendship, support, and companionship. We have so much to learn from one another, and we often let self-imposed barriers keep us from enjoying associations which could be among the greatest blessings in our lives.
This quote was so great! I also said that there are a lot of sisters in our ward and neighborhoods who are NOT here tonight, and they probably need service more than we do. I challenged them to leave that night and think about the people around them they could serve, even if it's just by becoming a true friend with them (which doesn't feel like service when it's sincere!......FYI).
The thought didn't take long, but I felt the Spirit, and the message was appropriate for our setting.
I had one of the men in our ward come and be our auctioneer so the sisters planning the evening (including myself) could participate in the auction. He was animated and funny. It was perfect.
The one thing I would change is bringing little gifts, either for everyone or just the sisters who came late and didn't accumulate any points to spend. I really hope no one felt left out, but if I do it again (or if you do one) please remember this.
I'm pretty sure this could turn into an annual RS activity. It was THAT great.
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